HP
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Mono laser refillable · 2023
80
/ 100
From $239
VS
Brother MFC-L2820DW wins by 8
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 LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and Brother MFC-L2820DW at 88. That puts Brother MFC-L2820DW ahead by 8 points — a decisive 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 MFC-L2820DW if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 80
vs 88 Brother MFC-L2820DW
Score breakdown
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80 speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78
Brother MFC-L2820DW
88 speed 84
quality 88
cost 82
reliability 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP LaserJet Tank 1005w | Brother MFC-L2820DW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser refillable | Mono laser AIO |
| 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 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 LaserJet Tank 1005w vs Brother MFC-L2820DW
Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Brother MFC-L2820DW? +
Brother MFC-L2820DW scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 MFC-L2820DW worth the price? +
At $329, Brother MFC-L2820DW delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in quality.
Does HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 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.