Brother HL-L2480DW vs HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe
Brother HL-L2480DW costs $11 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,005 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L2480DW | HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $447 | $501 |
| After 2 years | $643 | $763 |
| After 3 years | $840 | $1,026 |
Brother HL-L2480DW costs more upfront but 1.1¢ less per page. It overtakes HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe on total cost after about 1,005 pages — roughly 3 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L2480DW | HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 30 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 1.27-inch Icon LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 10.07 | 7.6 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L2480DW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN830XL High Yield Toner — $98.29 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe
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-L2480DW — about 25% lower cost per page (3.3¢ vs 4.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe — $11 less to buy — it would take about 1,005 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L2480DWBuy — $249.99
HP LaserJet MFP M234dweBuy — $239.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L2480DW or the HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe?
- The Brother HL-L2480DW — 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-L2480DW or the HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe?
- The HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe is about $11 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L2480DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $11 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,005 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L2480DW and the HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe?
- Resolution: Brother HL-L2480DW 1200 x 1200, HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe 600 x 600. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother HL-L2480DW 35,000 pages, HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe 20,000 pages. Recommended volume: Brother HL-L2480DW 2,500 pages/mo, HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe 2,000 pages/mo. Automatic document feeder: Brother HL-L2480DW Yes, HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe No.