89.2
Best for small office professionals and students needing high volume text printing
- 3-in-1: Print, Copy, Scan
- Cloud-based app integration
- 36 ppm print speed
$250
Head to head · Printers & Scanners
imageCLASS D1620 Monochrome Duplex Wireless vs MFC-L2820DW Wireless Compact Monochrome
Ravvy scores imageCLASS D1620 Monochrome Duplex Wireless at 89.24 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.
$430
This is a powerhouse for text-heavy environments, offering exceptional speed and a superior warranty in exchange for its large physical size and lack of color output.
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 | imageCLASS D1620 Monochrome Duplex Wireless | MFC-L2820DW Wireless Compact Monochrome |
|---|---|---|
| Print Speed | 96 | 94 |
| Build Quality | 92.5 | 82.5 |
| Paper Capacity | 94 | – |
| Value for Money | 81 | – |
| Software Integration | 85 | – |
| Connectivity | – | 91 |
| Operating Cost | – | 86 |
| Scanning Efficiency | – | 88.5 |
imageCLASS D1620 Monochrome Duplex Wireless
What owners praise
- Blazing fast 45 PPM print speed
- Generous 3-year limited warranty
- Massive 2,300-sheet maximum paper capacity
- Single-pass duplex scanning and printing
- Intuitive 5-inch color touch screen
What to know first
- Large and heavy physical footprint
- Monochrome only (no color capability)
- High initial purchase price compared to inkjet
Skip it if home users needing color or compact setups
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 | imageCLASS D1620 Monochrome Duplex Wireless | MFC-L2820DW Wireless Compact Monochrome |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 013803311662 | 012502672654 |
| ASIN | B07N22V2L5 | B0CPL9C83B |
| GTIN | 013803311662 | 012502672654 |
| Brand | Canon | Brother |
| Color | White | Black |
| Duplex | Automatic | Automatic |
| Ink Color | Black | Black |
| Model Name | imageCLASS D | MFCL2820DW |
| Paper Size | 8.50 x 5.50, 8.50 x 14, 4.80 x 9.50, 8.50 x 11, 7.25 x 10.50, 3.37 x 9, 4.30 x 8.60, 3 x 5 inches | Up to 8.5 x 14 inches |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 | 300 x 300 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count | 1 Count |
| Item Weight | 41.9 pounds | 22.5 pounds |
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