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Brother QL-1110NWB — Label · 2019
Brother

Brother QL-1110NWB

Label · 2019

84
/ 100
From $299
VS
Zebra ZD420 — Label thermal · 2018
Zebra

Zebra ZD420

Label thermal · 2018

84
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother QL-1110NWB lands at 84 and Zebra ZD420 at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Brother QL-1110NWB if…

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

Pick Zebra ZD420 if…

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

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

Quality

Tie

Compared on the quality sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Reliability

Tie

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Speed

Tie

Compared on the speed sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Brother QL-1110NWB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother QL-1110NWB more score per dollar ($299 vs $399).

Brother QL-1110NWB 84
vs
84 Zebra ZD420

Score breakdown

Brother QL-1110NWB
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Zebra ZD420
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

Brother QL-1110NWB versus Zebra ZD420 — full spec comparison
Spec Brother QL-1110NWB Zebra ZD420
Type
Label
Label thermal
Release year
2019
2018

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

Zebra ZD420

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

FAQ: Brother QL-1110NWB vs Zebra ZD420

Which is better, Brother QL-1110NWB or Zebra ZD420? +

Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Zebra ZD420 worth the price? +

At $399, Zebra ZD420 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother QL-1110NWB or Zebra ZD420 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 the better value, Brother QL-1110NWB or Zebra ZD420? +

Brother QL-1110NWB — more score per dollar ($299 vs $399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.