HP
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Color laser AIO
84
/ 100
From $649
VS
Brother MFC-L2820DW wins by 4
Brother
Brother MFC-L2820DW
Mono laser AIO
88
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict
Brother MFC-L2820DW takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw lands at 84 and Brother MFC-L2820DW at 88. That puts Brother MFC-L2820DW ahead by 4 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 MFC-L2820DW if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw 84
vs 88 Brother MFC-L2820DW
Score breakdown
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Brother MFC-L2820DW
88 speed 84
quality 88
cost 82
reliability 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw | Brother MFC-L2820DW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Color laser AIO | Mono laser AIO |
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 MFC-L2820DW
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 MFC-L2820DW
Which is better, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Brother MFC-L2820DW? +
Brother MFC-L2820DW scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 MFC-L2820DW worth the price? +
At $329, Brother MFC-L2820DW delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in quality.
Does HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw or Brother MFC-L2820DW 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.