I bought my first Brother laser in 2008. It still works. Sits in my parents’ house, prints maybe forty pages a year, and never gives anyone trouble. That experience turned me into a Brother evangelist long before I started reviewing printers for a living.
The home laser category has fragmented in the last few years with cheap multifunction units flooding in. But Brother’s core lineup has only gotten better, with faster wireless, mobile printing, and toner that actually lasts what the box claims.
Quick Comparison
| Product | Best For | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brother HL-L2350DW | Best overall | 4.8/5 |
| Brother MFC-L2750DW | Best all-in-one | 4.7/5 |
| Brother HL-L2390DW | Best with scanner | 4.6/5 |
| Brother HL-L3270CDW Color | Best color | 4.5/5 |
| Brother HL-L2300D | Budget pick | 4.4/5 |
1. Brother HL-L2350DW - Best Overall
The L2350DW is the printer I have recommended more than any other product in my career. Duplex printing, wireless, AirPrint, and a TN-760 toner that lasts 3,000 pages for around forty dollars. It just works.
2. Brother MFC-L2750DW - Best All-in-One
The 2750DW adds a flatbed scanner, automatic document feeder, and fax to the L2350 platform. The scanner is fast enough to digitize a stack of receipts in a coffee break.
3. Brother HL-L2390DW - Best with Scanner
The 2390DW is the Costco variant of the 2350 with a flatbed scanner added but no ADF. Cheaper than the full MFC and a great fit if you scan occasionally.
4. Brother HL-L3270CDW Color - Best Color
The L3270CDW is the only color laser I would actually buy. Wireless duplex, NFC tap-to-print, and four separate toners that last around 2,300 pages each. The first set lasts forever.
5. Brother HL-L2300D - Best Budget
The L2300D drops wireless to hitcurrent pricing but keeps everything else: duplex, fast warm-up, and the same TN-660 toner family. If you can run a USB cable, you save real money.
What Matters Most
Cost per page. The printer price is irrelevant compared to the lifetime cost of toner. Look up the high-yield cartridge cost and divide by yield. Anything under 3 cents per page is good.
My Setup
I run an HL-L2350DW on a shelf above my desk, connected over wireless. Pages come out the front so I never have to walk to it. One high-yield TN-760 lasts me about eighteen months.
Common Mistakes
Buying the cheapest model and then payingcurrent pricing for a tiny starter toner refill. The mid-range Brothers ship with a higher-yield cartridge and pay back the price difference in one refill cycle.
Final Recommendation
The Brother HL-L2350DW is the home laser printer to buy. It is fast, reliable, cheap to feed, and supported by Brother for at least a decade. Set it up and forget it.
Frequently asked questions
Why Brother over HP for home?+
Brother does not lock you out of third-party toner with firmware updates. Their drivers are simpler, and the entry-level models are bulletproof.
Color laser or monochrome?+
For 95 percent of home use, monochrome is faster, cheaper per page, and more reliable. Only go color if you genuinely print color regularly.