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Brother QL-1110NWB — Label · 2019
Brother

Brother QL-1110NWB

Label · 2019

84
/ 100
From $299
VS
Brother QL-1110NWB wins by 2
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw — Mono laser AIO
HP

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Mono laser AIO

82
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Brother QL-1110NWB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother QL-1110NWB lands at 84 and HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw at 82. That puts Brother QL-1110NWB ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Brother QL-1110NWB if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support

Pick HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if…

  • ✓Wireless printing
  • ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Quality

Brother QL-1110NWB

Compared on the quality sub-score

Brother QL-1110NWB leads on quality (84 vs 82).

Cost

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Compared on the cost sub-score

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw leads on cost (82 vs 80).

Reliability

Brother QL-1110NWB

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother QL-1110NWB leads on reliability (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Brother QL-1110NWB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother QL-1110NWB more score per dollar ($299 vs $499).

Brother QL-1110NWB 84
vs
82 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Score breakdown

Brother QL-1110NWB
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

Brother QL-1110NWB versus HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw — full spec comparison
Spec Brother QL-1110NWB HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Type
Label
Mono laser AIO
Release year
2019
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Brother QL-1110NWB

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Pros
  • +Wireless printing
  • +AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • +Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Cons
  • −Ink subscription lock-in (HP)
  • −Drum/toner replacement cost
  • −Slow photo print on some inkjets

FAQ: Brother QL-1110NWB vs HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw

Which is better, Brother QL-1110NWB or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

Brother QL-1110NWB scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Brother QL-1110NWB worth the price? +

At $299, Brother QL-1110NWB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Is HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw worth the price? +

At $499, HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother QL-1110NWB or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for quality, Brother QL-1110NWB or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

Brother QL-1110NWB — leads on quality (84 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for cost, Brother QL-1110NWB or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw — leads on cost (82 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.