The 5 Best Brother Printers of 2025 Reviews

1. Best Brother Printer

   

   

   

   

   
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   Brother MFC-L8905CDW [MFC-L8895CDW, MFC-L8900CDW]6 
   
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   Estimated Black Page Yield

   2,907 prints

   Estimated Color Page Yield

   1,446 prints

   Document Quality

   9.5

   Black-Only Printing Cost

   0.028 US$/print

   Color Printing Cost

   0.151 US$/print

   Speed

   8.9

   Scanner

   9.6

   Color Quality

   5.3

   The best Brother printer we've tested is the Brother MFC-L8905CDW. This color laser all-in-one produces amazingly sharp documents, warms up quickly, and prints up to 32 pages per minute. Its connectivity options include Wi-Fi, USB, and Ethernet, making it easy for everyone to access. In addition to a large, Legal-size flatbed scanner, it has an automatic feeder with single-pass duplex scanning to process documents quickly. The regular toner cartridges yield around 2,900 black and 1,400 color prints, so they don't need frequent replacement. You can also buy XL cartridges that'll last even longer, with the largest TN437 cartridge yielding up to 9,000 pages.

   If you don't mind compromising on some features, you can get the cheaper Brother MFC-L8900CDW, which performs identically but has a smaller display. The Brother MFC-L8610CDW variant is also more affordable; it has an 8.5" x 11" flatbed scanner and doesn't support duplex scanning. See our full review for more details. It's a feature-rich, cost-effective printer for nearly any office setting and easily the best Brother printer for small business uses we've tested.

   Another less costly alternative worth mentioning is the Brother MFC-L3780CDW. It has features nearly identical to the Brother MFC-L8905CDW, but it doesn't print or scan as quickly, so it's a better option for smaller, less busy offices. Its page yield isn't as good but still excellent at around 1600 black and 1200 color prints. While the cartridges are also cheaper, the printer requires more maintenance, which might cause delays in your workflow.

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2. Best Mid-Range Brother Printer

   

   

   

   

   
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   Brother MFC-L2820DW [DCP-L2640DW, HL-L2480DW]0 
   
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   Estimated Black Page Yield

   1,273 prints

   Estimated Color Page Yield

   N/A

   Document Quality

   9.0

   Black-Only Printing Cost

   0.039 US$/print

   Color Printing Cost

   N/A

   Speed

   8.8

   Scanner

   8.1

   Color Quality

   0.0

   If you only need to print in black, get the Brother MFC-L2820DW, one of the best Brother laser printers we've tested. This all-in-one monochrome laser model has nearly all the features you'd need for a small or home office. It has Wi-Fi, USB, and Ethernet connectivity. The scanner produces high-quality scans and has an ADF but doesn't support duplex scanning. It delivers incredibly sharp documents and prints quickly, up to 33 pages per minute. The toner cartridge is good for just under 1300 prints and is relatively cheap, so you won't have to spend too much on replacement toner.

   For those concerned about cost but still want an all-in-one, this printer has many variants. For example, the Brother MFC-L2480DW is a cheaper model that lacks an ADF, although it prints slightly faster. You can also find bundles that include longer-lasting XL toner cartridges, like the Brother MFC-L2820DWXL, which might be cheaper than buying the cartridges separately. You can see all the variants and their differences in the full review.

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3. Best Budget Laser Brother Printer

   

   

   

   
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   Brother HL-L2460DW [HL-L2400D, HL-L2405W]3 
   
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   Estimated Black Page Yield

   1,273 prints

   Estimated Color Page Yield

   N/A

   Document Quality

   6.0

   Black-Only Printing Cost

   0.039 US$/print

   Color Printing Cost

   N/A

   Speed

   8.4

   Scanner

   0.0

   Color Quality

   0.0

   If you only need to print the occasional return label or just print black-and-white documents like articles for school, the Brother HL-L2460DW or one of its variants is a good choice. These budget laser printers have one key advantage over the inkjet printers we recommend below: there's no risk of printhead clogging if it sits inactive between prints. Not only will the printer be ready to go whenever you need it, but if you print infrequently, it can cost you less over time, as you won't need to worry about picking up a new ink cartridge to replace a clogged one.

   Beyond expected maintenance concerns, these budget monochrome laser printers have an outstanding cost-per-print and print much faster than our budget inkjet pick below, the Brother MFC-J1205W, at up to 34 pages per minute. While Brother's budget laser printers are known for sharp, detailed print quality, unfortunately, these printers' out-of-the-box performance doesn't quite live up to that reputation. But don't worry, they can still print sharp documents; you just need to do a deep dive into the printer's settings to get there (see our review for the details). Still, we think this is the best Brother printer for home use for most people, particularly those with infrequent printing needs.

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4. Best Brother Inkjet Printer

   

   

   

   

   
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   Brother MFC-J4335DW4 
   
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   Estimated Black Page Yield

   2,280 prints

   Estimated Color Page Yield

   825 prints

   Document Quality

   9.0

   Black-Only Printing Cost

   0.014 US$/print

   Color Printing Cost

   0.078 US$/print

   Speed

   8.1

   Scanner

   8.6

   Color Quality

   6.1

   You'll want an inkjet if your household needs a printer that can do everything, including photo printing. While for most people, Brother is synonymous with laser printers, they also make some fantastic inkjets. We recommended the Brother MFC-J4335DW, the best Brother all-in-one printer we've tested for home use. This printer produces amazing-looking documents and does quite quickly, churning out 17 black or 15 color documents per minute. As for photos, they look detailed but slightly grainy with washed-out blacks. You won't need to worry about maintenance costs, as its ink cartridges last a long time and are relatively cheap. XL cartridges are also available if you want to increase the yield further.

   The printer feels sturdy and well-built overall; the only downside is that the power cord isn't removable, making it hard to replace if damaged. You can connect to the printer via USB or Wi-Fi, and it's compatible with Brother's mobile companion app, which you can use to print, scan, copy, perform maintenance tasks, and order supplies. The scanner produces high-quality scans and processes up to 20 pages per minute through its automatic feeder; however, it doesn't support duplex scanning, so you'll still have to flip the pages manually when scanning double-sided sheets.

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5. Best Budget Brother Inkjet Printer

   

   

   

   

   
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   Brother MFC-J1205W/MFC-J1215W0 
   
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   Estimated Black Page Yield

   1,178 prints

   Estimated Color Page Yield

   766 prints

   Document Quality

   9.0

   Black-Only Printing Cost

   0.021 US$/print

   Color Printing Cost

   0.054 US$/print

   Speed

   5.6

   Scanner

   7.1

   Color Quality

   6.6

   For our best budget inkjet pick, we chose the Brother MFC-J1205W, also known as the Brother MFC-J1215DW, at Walmart. This color inkjet model is a great option for people who print more than the occasional one-off project but don't have high print loads. While it produces high-quality black and color documents, the big difference to the Brother MFC-J4335DW above is the printing speed; it's much slower, only getting out nine black or six color pages per minute, and doesn't support automatic duplex printing. It doesn't have a wide color range, but printed photos still look detailed and reasonably color-accurate.

   It feels sturdily built despite its affordable price, with a design that allows easy access to paper jams and ink cartridges. This model's four ink cartridges yield a large number of prints, so you won't need to replace them often. On top of that, the ink cartridges are fairly cheap, resulting in an exceptionally low cost per print. You also get Wi-Fi and USB connectivity, as well as Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service support. It has a scanner with extendable hinges to accommodate thick items like textbooks, but it lacks an automatic feeder, so you'll have to scan each page manually. It's a great option for those on a tight budget who don't mind a few compromises.

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