Brother HL-L2405W vs Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw
★ Popular comparison
Brother HL-L2405W costs $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 450 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L2405W | Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $337 | $460 |
| After 2 years | $533 | $790 |
| After 3 years | $730 | $1,120 |
Brother HL-L2405W costs more upfront but 2.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw on total cost after about 450 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L2405W | Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 30 ppm | 30 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 35,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | — | 5-line LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 6.85 | 5.62 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L2405W
Cheapest to run: Brother TN830XL High Yield Toner — $98.29 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw
Cheapest to run: Canon 071 Black Toner Cartridge — $65.99 · 5.5¢/page · 1,200pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother HL-L2405W — about 40% lower cost per page (3.3¢ vs 5.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw — $10 less to buy — it would take about 450 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L2405WBuy — $139.99
Canon imageCLASS LBP122dwBuy — $129.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L2405W or the Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw?
- The Brother HL-L2405W — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 40% cheaper per page (3.3¢ vs 5.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L2405W or the Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw?
- The Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L2405W worth the higher price?
- It costs about $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 450 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L2405W and the Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw?
- Resolution: Brother HL-L2405W 1200 x 1200, Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw 600 x 600. Automatic duplex: Brother HL-L2405W No, Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw Yes. Ethernet: Brother HL-L2405W No, Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw Yes. Weight (kg): Brother HL-L2405W 6.85, Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw 5.62.