Lexmark
Lexmark MB2236adw
Mono laser AIO · 2020
82
/ 100
From $299
VS
Brother MFC-L3780CDW wins by 6
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, Lexmark MB2236adw lands at 82 and Brother MFC-L3780CDW at 88. That puts Brother MFC-L3780CDW ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Lexmark MB2236adw 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
Lexmark MB2236adw 82
vs 88 Brother MFC-L3780CDW
Score breakdown
Lexmark MB2236adw
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
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 | Lexmark MB2236adw | Brother MFC-L3780CDW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser AIO | Color laser MFP |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| 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 |
Lexmark MB2236adw
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: Lexmark MB2236adw vs Brother MFC-L3780CDW
Which is better, Lexmark MB2236adw or Brother MFC-L3780CDW? +
Brother MFC-L3780CDW scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Lexmark MB2236adw worth the price? +
At $299, Lexmark MB2236adw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — 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 Lexmark MB2236adw 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.