HP
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Mono laser refillable · 2023
80
/ 100
From $239
VS
Brother MFC-L3780CDW wins by 8
Brother
Brother MFC-L3780CDW
Color laser · 27ppm · Duplex · ADF
88
/ 100
From $549
Specdex verdict
Brother MFC-L3780CDW takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and Brother MFC-L3780CDW at 88. That puts Brother MFC-L3780CDW 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-L3780CDW if…
- ✓Toner-cheap color laser
- ✓Auto-duplex with single-pass scanning
- ✓No first-party ink subscription
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 80
vs 88 Brother MFC-L3780CDW
Score breakdown
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80 speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78
features 0
value 0
Brother MFC-L3780CDW
88 speed 92
quality 86
cost 96
reliability 0
features 90
value 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP LaserJet Tank 1005w | Brother MFC-L3780CDW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser refillable | Color laser MFP |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Speed | — | 27 ppm color + mono |
| Resolution | — | 2400×600 dpi |
| Duplex | — | Auto print + scan |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet, USB-C, AirPrint |
| ADF | — | 50-sheet single-pass duplex |
| Weight | — | 24.5 kg |
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-L3780CDW
Pros
- +Toner-cheap color laser
- +Auto-duplex with single-pass scanning
- +No first-party ink subscription
Cons
- −Glossy paper not supported
- −Color photos quality below inkjet
- −Loud at 50 dB
FAQ: HP LaserJet Tank 1005w vs Brother MFC-L3780CDW
Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Brother MFC-L3780CDW? +
Brother MFC-L3780CDW 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-L3780CDW worth the price? +
At $549, Brother MFC-L3780CDW delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cost.
Does HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Brother MFC-L3780CDW 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.