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Epson EcoTank ET-2850 — Inkjet · Refillable tanks · AIO
Epson

Epson EcoTank ET-2850

Inkjet · Refillable tanks · AIO

86
/ 100
From $299
VS
Brother HL-L2460DW wins by 4
Brother HL-L2460DW — Mono laser · Wi-Fi · Duplex · subscription-free
Brother

Brother HL-L2460DW

Mono laser · Wi-Fi · Duplex · subscription-free

90
/ 100
From $239
Specdex verdict

Brother HL-L2460DW takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 lands at 86 and Brother HL-L2460DW at 90. That puts Brother HL-L2460DW ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Epson EcoTank ET-2850 if…

  • ✓Ink tanks last ~2 years
  • ✓Low per-page cost
  • ✓Wi-Fi and duplex

Pick Brother HL-L2460DW if…

  • ✓No subscription ink DRM
  • ✓Cheap per-page cost
  • ✓Fast mono output
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Winner by scenario

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

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

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

Quality

Epson EcoTank ET-2850

Compared on the quality sub-score

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 leads on quality (90 vs 88).

Reliability

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on reliability (94 vs 84).

Value for money

Brother HL-L2460DW

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother HL-L2460DW more score per dollar ($239 vs $299).

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 86
vs
90 Brother HL-L2460DW

Score breakdown

Epson EcoTank ET-2850
86
speed 76
quality 90
cost 96
reliability 84
Brother HL-L2460DW
90
speed 90
quality 88
cost 96
reliability 94

Specs side-by-side

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 versus Brother HL-L2460DW — full spec comparison
Spec Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Brother HL-L2460DW
Type
EcoTank inkjet
Mono laser
Speed
10.5 ipm mono / 5 ipm color
36 ppm
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
Paper cap
—
250 sheets

Epson EcoTank ET-2850

Pros
  • +Ink tanks last ~2 years
  • +Low per-page cost
  • +Wi-Fi and duplex
Cons
  • −Initial ink setup messy
  • −Slower than laser
  • −Auto duplex in color only

Brother HL-L2460DW

Pros
  • +No subscription ink DRM
  • +Cheap per-page cost
  • +Fast mono output
Cons
  • −Mono only
  • −Slow first-page-out
  • −Paper tray is small

FAQ: Epson EcoTank ET-2850 vs Brother HL-L2460DW

Which is better, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 or Brother HL-L2460DW? +

Brother HL-L2460DW scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Epson EcoTank ET-2850 worth the price? +

At $299, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cost.

Is Brother HL-L2460DW worth the price? +

At $239, Brother HL-L2460DW delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in cost.

Does Epson EcoTank ET-2850 or Brother HL-L2460DW 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, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 or Brother HL-L2460DW? +

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 — leads on quality (90 vs 88). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 or Brother HL-L2460DW? +

Brother HL-L2460DW — leads on reliability (94 vs 84). Compared on the reliability sub-score.