HP
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
80
/ 100
From $299
VS
Brother HL-L2460DW wins by 10
Brother
Brother HL-L2460DW
Mono laser · Wi-Fi · Duplex · subscription-free
90
/ 100
From $239
Specdex verdict
Brother HL-L2460DW takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e lands at 80 and Brother HL-L2460DW at 90. That puts Brother HL-L2460DW ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…
- ✓Fast 20 ipm color
- ✓Solid AIO with ADF
- ✓Smart features via HP+
Pick Brother HL-L2460DW if…
- ✓No subscription ink DRM
- ✓Cheap per-page cost
- ✓Fast mono output
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 80
vs 90 Brother HL-L2460DW
Score breakdown
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
80 speed 88
quality 86
cost 70
reliability 86
Brother HL-L2460DW
90 speed 90
quality 88
cost 96
reliability 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e | Brother HL-L2460DW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Mono laser |
| Speed | 20 ipm | 36 ppm |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
| ADF | Yes | — |
| Paper cap | — | 250 sheets |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Pros
- +Fast 20 ipm color
- +Solid AIO with ADF
- +Smart features via HP+
Cons
- −Instant Ink subscription locks cartridges
- −HP DRM controversial
- −Runs out of ink quickly
Brother HL-L2460DW
Pros
- +No subscription ink DRM
- +Cheap per-page cost
- +Fast mono output
Cons
- −Mono only
- −Slow first-page-out
- −Paper tray is small
FAQ: HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e vs Brother HL-L2460DW
Which is better, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e or Brother HL-L2460DW? +
Brother HL-L2460DW scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e worth the price? +
At $299, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in speed.
Is Brother HL-L2460DW worth the price? +
At $239, Brother HL-L2460DW delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in cost.
Does HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e or Brother HL-L2460DW 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.