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MFC-L2820DW Wireless Compact Monochrome vs MFC-L8930CDW Business Color Laser All-in-One

Ravvy scores MFC-L2820DW Wireless Compact Monochrome at 89.33 and MFC-L8930CDW Business Color Laser All-in-One at 79.6. MFC-L2820DW Wireless Compact Monochrome takes the overall pick, best for small office professionals and home workers needing high-volume text printing.

Ravvy pick

Brother MFC-L2820DW Wireless Compact Monochrome All-in-One Laser Printer with Copy, Scan and Fax, Duplex, Black & White | Includes Refresh Subscription Trial(1), Works with Alexa MFCL2820DW New
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.

Brother MFC-L8930CDW Business Color Laser All-in-One Printer with Duplex Print, Scan, Copy, Low-Cost Printing, and Advanced Security Features Current Version: MFCL8930CDW New
79.6

$700

How they score

FactorMFC-L2820DW Wireless Compact MonochromeMFC-L8930CDW Business Color Laser All-in-One
Print Speed94–
Connectivity91–
Build Quality82.5–
Operating Cost86–
Scanning Efficiency88.5–

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

MFC-L8930CDW Business Color Laser All-in-One

Specs side by side

SpecMFC-L2820DW Wireless Compact MonochromeMFC-L8930CDW Business Color Laser All-in-One
UPC012502672654012502677482
ASINB0CPL9C83BB0FR8Y4VDW
GTIN012502672654012502677482
BrandBrotherBrother
ColorBlackWhite
DuplexAutomaticAutomatic
Ink ColorBlackBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Model NameMFCL2820DWMFC-L8930CDW
Paper SizeUp to 8.5 x 14 inches8.5" x 14" inches
Resolution300 x 3002400 x 600
Unit Count1 Count1 Count
Item Weight22.5 pounds71.2 pounds

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