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HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw — Color laser AIO
HP

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

Color laser AIO

84
/ 100
From $649
VS
Brother HL-L2460DW wins by 6
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, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw lands at 84 and Brother HL-L2460DW at 90. That puts Brother HL-L2460DW ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw if…

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

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

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the cost sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on cost (96 vs 82).

Reliability

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on reliability (94 vs 82).

Quality

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the quality sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on quality (88 vs 84).

Value for money

Brother HL-L2460DW

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother HL-L2460DW more score per dollar ($239 vs $649).

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 84
vs
90 Brother HL-L2460DW

Score breakdown

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Brother HL-L2460DW
90
speed 90
quality 88
cost 96
reliability 94

Specs side-by-side

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw versus Brother HL-L2460DW — full spec comparison
Spec HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw Brother HL-L2460DW
Type
Color laser AIO
Mono laser
Speed
—
36 ppm
Paper cap
—
250 sheets
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet

HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw

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

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: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw vs Brother HL-L2460DW

Which is better, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Brother HL-L2460DW? +

Brother HL-L2460DW scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw worth the price? +

At $649, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw delivers a Specdex score of 84 — 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 HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 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 cost, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Brother HL-L2460DW? +

Brother HL-L2460DW — leads on cost (96 vs 82). Compared on the cost sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Brother HL-L2460DW? +

Brother HL-L2460DW — leads on reliability (94 vs 82). Compared on the reliability sub-score.