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Epson SureColor F170 — Dye-sub · 2021
Epson

Epson SureColor F170

Dye-sub · 2021

86
/ 100
From $699
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 SureColor F170 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 SureColor F170 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
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Winner by scenario

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

Reliability

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the reliability sub-score

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

Cost

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the cost sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on cost (96 vs 80).

Quality

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the quality sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on quality (88 vs 86).

Value for money

Brother HL-L2460DW

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother HL-L2460DW more score per dollar ($239 vs $699).

Epson SureColor F170 86
vs
90 Brother HL-L2460DW

Score breakdown

Epson SureColor F170
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

Epson SureColor F170 versus Brother HL-L2460DW — full spec comparison
Spec Epson SureColor F170 Brother HL-L2460DW
Type
Dye-sub
Mono laser
Release year
2021
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Speed
—
36 ppm
Paper cap
—
250 sheets
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet

Epson SureColor F170

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 SureColor F170 vs Brother HL-L2460DW

Which is better, Epson SureColor F170 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 SureColor F170 worth the price? +

At $699, Epson SureColor F170 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 SureColor F170 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 reliability, Epson SureColor F170 or Brother HL-L2460DW? +

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

Which is better for cost, Epson SureColor F170 or Brother HL-L2460DW? +

Brother HL-L2460DW — leads on cost (96 vs 80). Compared on the cost sub-score.