HP
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
80
/ 100
From $299
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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…
- ✓Fast 20 ipm color
- ✓Solid AIO with ADF
- ✓Smart features via HP+
Pick Brother MFC-L3780CDW if…
- ✓Toner-cheap color laser
- ✓Auto-duplex with single-pass scanning
- ✓No first-party ink subscription
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 80
vs 88 Brother MFC-L3780CDW
Score breakdown
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
80 speed 88
quality 86
cost 70
reliability 86
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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e | Brother MFC-L3780CDW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Color laser MFP |
| Speed | 20 ipm | 27 ppm color + mono |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet, USB-C, AirPrint |
| ADF | Yes | 50-sheet single-pass duplex |
| Resolution | — | 2400×600 dpi |
| Duplex | — | Auto print + scan |
| Weight | — | 24.5 kg |
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 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e vs Brother MFC-L3780CDW
Which is better, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e worth the price? +
At $299, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in speed.
Is Brother MFC-L3780CDW worth the price? +
At $549, Brother MFC-L3780CDW delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cost.
Does HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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.