Brother HL-L2405W vs HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer
Brother HL-L2405W is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L2405W | HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $337 | $441 |
| After 2 years | $533 | $703 |
| After 3 years | $730 | $966 |
Brother HL-L2405W is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L2405W | HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| 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 | Yes |
| Display | — | 1.6-inch Icon LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 6.85 | 9.5 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L2405W
Cheapest to run: Brother TN830XL High Yield Toner — $98.29 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw 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: Brother HL-L2405W — $39 less to buy.
- If you need scanning and copying: HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer — it adds scanning and copying, which the Brother HL-L2405W doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L2405WBuy — $139.99
HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw PrinterBuy — $179.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L2405W or the HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw 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 MFP M235sdw Printer?
- The Brother HL-L2405W is about $39 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L2405W and the HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer?
- Device type: Brother HL-L2405W single-function, HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer multifunction. Functions: Brother HL-L2405W print, HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L2405W 30 ppm, HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer 28 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L2405W 1200 x 1200, HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer 600 x 600.