Brother HL-L2405W vs HP LaserJet M207dw Printer
Brother HL-L2405W costs $1 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 91 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L2405W | HP LaserJet M207dw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $337 | $401 |
| After 2 years | $533 | $663 |
| After 3 years | $730 | $926 |
Brother HL-L2405W costs more upfront but 1.1¢ less per page. It overtakes HP LaserJet M207dw Printer on total cost after about 91 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L2405W | HP LaserJet M207dw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 30 ppm | 28 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 35,000 pages | 20,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 2,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 6.85 | 5.6 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L2405W
Cheapest to run: Brother TN830XL High Yield Toner — $98.29 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
HP LaserJet M207dw Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 134X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $104.89 · 4.4¢/page · 2,400pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother HL-L2405W — about 25% lower cost per page (3.3¢ vs 4.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP LaserJet M207dw Printer — $1 less to buy — it would take about 91 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L2405WBuy — $139.99
HP LaserJet M207dw PrinterBuy — $139.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L2405W or the HP LaserJet M207dw Printer?
- The Brother HL-L2405W — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 25% cheaper per page (3.3¢ vs 4.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L2405W or the HP LaserJet M207dw Printer?
- The HP LaserJet M207dw Printer is about $1 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L2405W worth the higher price?
- It costs about $1 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 91 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L2405W and the HP LaserJet M207dw Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L2405W 30 ppm, HP LaserJet M207dw Printer 28 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L2405W 1200 x 1200, HP LaserJet M207dw Printer 600 x 600. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother HL-L2405W 35,000 pages, HP LaserJet M207dw Printer 20,000 pages. Recommended volume: Brother HL-L2405W 2,500 pages/mo, HP LaserJet M207dw Printer 2,000 pages/mo.