HP
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Mono laser refillable · 2023
80
/ 100
From $239
VS
Brother HL-L2405W wins by 4
Brother
Brother HL-L2405W
Mono laser
84
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict
Brother HL-L2405W takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and Brother HL-L2405W at 84. That puts Brother HL-L2405W ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick HP LaserJet Tank 1005w if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick Brother HL-L2405W if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 80
vs 84 Brother HL-L2405W
Score breakdown
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80 speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78
Brother HL-L2405W
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 82
reliability 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP LaserJet Tank 1005w | Brother HL-L2405W |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser refillable | Mono laser |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Pros
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
Cons
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
Brother HL-L2405W
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 LaserJet Tank 1005w vs Brother HL-L2405W
Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Brother HL-L2405W? +
Brother HL-L2405W scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is HP LaserJet Tank 1005w worth the price? +
At $239, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in quality.
Is Brother HL-L2405W worth the price? +
At $179, Brother HL-L2405W delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Does HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Brother HL-L2405W 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.