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HP Neverstop Laser 1202w — Mono laser · 2020
HP

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w

Mono laser · 2020

82
/ 100
From $359
VS
Brother HL-L3290CDW wins by 2
Brother HL-L3290CDW — Color laser AIO · 2022
Brother

Brother HL-L3290CDW

Color laser AIO · 2022

84
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Brother HL-L3290CDW takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w lands at 82 and Brother HL-L3290CDW at 84. That puts Brother HL-L3290CDW ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HP Neverstop Laser 1202w if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support

Pick Brother HL-L3290CDW if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Quality

Brother HL-L3290CDW

Compared on the quality sub-score

Brother HL-L3290CDW leads on quality (84 vs 82).

Reliability

Brother HL-L3290CDW

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother HL-L3290CDW leads on reliability (82 vs 80).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w more score per dollar ($359 vs $499).

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w 82
vs
84 Brother HL-L3290CDW

Score breakdown

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Brother HL-L3290CDW
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w versus Brother HL-L3290CDW — full spec comparison
Spec HP Neverstop Laser 1202w Brother HL-L3290CDW
Type
Mono laser
Color laser AIO
Release year
2020
2022

HP Neverstop Laser 1202w

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

Brother HL-L3290CDW

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

FAQ: HP Neverstop Laser 1202w vs Brother HL-L3290CDW

Which is better, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or Brother HL-L3290CDW? +

Brother HL-L3290CDW scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HP Neverstop Laser 1202w worth the price? +

At $359, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Is Brother HL-L3290CDW worth the price? +

At $499, Brother HL-L3290CDW delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or Brother HL-L3290CDW 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.

Which is better for quality, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or Brother HL-L3290CDW? +

Brother HL-L3290CDW — leads on quality (84 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, HP Neverstop Laser 1202w or Brother HL-L3290CDW? +

Brother HL-L3290CDW — leads on reliability (82 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.