89.2
Best for busy small offices and legal professionals
- 45 PPM Print Speed
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
- Auto-Duplex Functionality
$430
Head to head · Printers & Scanners
HL-L2480DW Wireless Compact Monochrome vs MFC-L2820DW Wireless Compact Monochrome
Ravvy scores HL-L2480DW Wireless Compact Monochrome at 89.18 and MFC-L2820DW Wireless Compact Monochrome at 89.33. MFC-L2820DW Wireless Compact Monochrome takes the overall pick, best for small office professionals and home workers needing high-volume text printing.
89.2
$250
A reliable monochrome powerhouse for text-heavy workflows, trading off color and an ADF for superior speed and low operating costs.
Ravvy pick
89.3
$280
Buy the MFC-L2820DW if you need a fast and reliable monochrome fax and scan station, though you must accept the lack of color capability.
How they score
| Factor | HL-L2480DW Wireless Compact Monochrome | MFC-L2820DW Wireless Compact Monochrome |
|---|---|---|
| Compactness | 78 | – |
| Print Speed | 92 | 94 |
| Connectivity | 89.5 | 91 |
| Text Quality | 94 | – |
| Operating Cost | 91 | 86 |
| Build Quality | – | 82.5 |
| Scanning Efficiency | – | 88.5 |
HL-L2480DW Wireless Compact Monochrome
What owners praise
- Fast 36 pages per minute printing speed
- Intuitive color touchscreen for easy navigation
- Automatic two-sided printing saves paper
- Robust dual-band Wi-Fi for fewer dropouts
- High-capacity 250-sheet paper tray
What to know first
- Lacks an automatic document feeder for scanning
- Monochrome only, no color printing capabilities
- Slightly larger footprint than single-function lasers
Skip it if photographers or users who frequently need to scan multi-page stacks
MFC-L2820DW Wireless Compact Monochrome
What owners praise
- Rapid print speeds up to 36 ppm
- Large 50-sheet automatic document feeder
- Intuitive color touchscreen interface
- Reliable dual-band wireless connectivity
- Compact footprint for desk placement
What to know first
- No color printing or scanning capability
- Standard toner cartridge has limited yield
- Deep sleep mode can occasionally delay initial print
Skip it if photographers or creative businesses requiring color output and high-resolution images
Specs side by side
| Spec | HL-L2480DW Wireless Compact Monochrome | MFC-L2820DW Wireless Compact Monochrome |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 012502672678 | 012502672654 |
| ASIN | B0CPL8JTLW | B0CPL9C83B |
| GTIN | 012502672678 | 012502672654 |
| Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Duplex | Automatic | Automatic |
| Ink Color | Black | Black |
| Model Name | HLL2480DW | MFCL2820DW |
| Paper Size | Up to 8.5 x 14 inches | Up to 8.5 x 14 inches |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 300 x 300 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count | 1 Count |
| Item Weight | 22.2 pounds | 22.5 pounds |
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