HP
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Color laser AIO
84
/ 100
From $649
VS
Brother HL-L3280CDW wins by 2
Brother
Brother HL-L3280CDW
Color laser
86
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict
Brother HL-L3280CDW takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw lands at 84 and Brother HL-L3280CDW at 86. That puts Brother HL-L3280CDW ahead by 2 points — a narrow 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-L3280CDW if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 84
vs 86 Brother HL-L3280CDW
Score breakdown
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Brother HL-L3280CDW
86 speed 82
quality 86
cost 82
reliability 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw | Brother HL-L3280CDW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Color laser AIO | Color laser |
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-L3280CDW
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
FAQ: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw vs Brother HL-L3280CDW
Which is better, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Brother HL-L3280CDW? +
Brother HL-L3280CDW scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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-L3280CDW worth the price? +
At $449, Brother HL-L3280CDW delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in quality.
Does HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Brother HL-L3280CDW 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.