Brother HL-L2405W vs Xerox B230

Brother HL-L2405W is $30 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.

Lower price
Brother HL-L2405W

Brother HL-L2405W

Price
$139.99
Cost per page (mono)
3.3¢/pg
Buy — $139.99
Xerox B230

Xerox B230

Price
$169.99
Cost per page (mono)
—
Buy — $169.99

Specs compared

SpecBrother HL-L2405WXerox B230
Print technologylaserlaser
Color supportmonomono
Device typesingle-functionsingle-function
Functionsprintprint
Print speed (mono)30 ppm36 ppm
Resolution1200 x 1200600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality
Duty cycle (monthly)35,000 pages30,000 pages
Recommended volume2,500 pages/mo2,500 pages/mo
Automatic duplexNoYes
Automatic document feederNoNo
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetNoYes
USBYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Paper sizesLetter, Legal—
Weight (kg)6.856.8

Cartridges & running cost

Brother HL-L2405W

Cheapest to run: Brother TN830XL High Yield Toner — $98.29 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield

Xerox B230

No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.

Which should you buy?

  • A lower upfront budget: Brother HL-L2405W — $30 less to buy.
  • The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Xerox B230 — 36 ppm vs 30 ppm mono.

Where to buy

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Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L2405W or the Xerox B230?
The Brother HL-L2405W is about $30 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L2405W and the Xerox B230?
Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L2405W 30 ppm, Xerox B230 36 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L2405W 1200 x 1200, Xerox B230 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother HL-L2405W 35,000 pages, Xerox B230 30,000 pages. Automatic duplex: Brother HL-L2405W No, Xerox B230 Yes.