Epson
Epson ET-16650
EcoTank wide-format · 2021
86
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Brother HL-L2460DW wins by 4
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 ET-16650 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 ET-16650 if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick Brother HL-L2460DW if…
- ✓No subscription ink DRM
- ✓Cheap per-page cost
- ✓Fast mono output
Epson ET-16650 86
vs 90 Brother HL-L2460DW
Score breakdown
Epson ET-16650
86 speed 82
quality 86
cost 80
reliability 84
Brother HL-L2460DW
90 speed 90
quality 88
cost 96
reliability 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Epson ET-16650 | Brother HL-L2460DW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | EcoTank wide-format | Mono laser |
| Release year | 2021 | — |
| Speed | — | 36 ppm |
| Paper cap | — | 250 sheets |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
Epson ET-16650
Pros
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
Cons
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
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 ET-16650 vs Brother HL-L2460DW
Which is better, Epson ET-16650 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 ET-16650 worth the price? +
At $1,199, Epson ET-16650 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in quality.
Is Brother HL-L2460DW worth the price? +
At $239, Brother HL-L2460DW delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in cost.
Does Epson ET-16650 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.