September 2023
Laser Printers: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of laser printers rankings posted by key online experts, as of September 2023.
Summary
On 2 Sep 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 63 laser printer endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
48 laser printers were endorsed in total, only 12 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 2 Sep 2023, HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed laser printer with 3 expert endorsements. 1 expert out of 3 recommended it as the '#1 laser printer' this month.
Brand breakdown
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HP: 14 laser printers
(#1 is HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe)
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Brother: 12 laser printers
(#1 is Brother MFCL2750DW)
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Canon: 8 laser printers
(#1 is Canon imageClass MF743Cdw)
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Xerox: 5 laser printers
(#1 is Xerox WorkCentre 6515)
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Lexmark: 3 laser printers
(#1 is Lexmark C3224dw)
Price breakdown
At a glance - September Ranking
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TechRadar
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PCMag
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Laptop Mag
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Tom's Guide
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The HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe is a monochrome laser printer that offers fast and high-quality printing for black-and-white documents, with automatic duplex printing and a variety of connectivity options.
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The Brother MFCL2750DW is a monochrome laser printer that offers fast and efficient printing of black and white documents, automatic duplex printing, a range of connectivity options, and a single-pass Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) that supports automatic duplexing on up to 50 sheets at a time, making it a convenient option for small businesses or home offices that need to print large volumes of documents.
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The Brother HL-L2350DW is a monochrome laser printer that offers fast and efficient printing, wireless connectivity, and automatic duplex printing, making it suitable for home or small office use.
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The HP Neverstop MFP 1202w is a monochrome laser printer that offers high-quality black-and-white prints, Wi-Fi and USB connectivity options, and a refillable toner tank system for a lower per-page cost of consumables.
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The HP Color Laserjet Pro M479fdw is a fast and efficient printer suitable for small to medium-sized businesses that require high-quality printing at a reasonable speed, with a comprehensive range of connectivity options and versatile paper handling system.
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The Canon imageClass MF743Cdw laser printer is a high-performance printer suitable for small to medium-sized businesses that require a printer that can handle different paper sizes and types, with a fast print speed, high-quality prints, and a wide range of connectivity options.
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The HP LaserJet Pro M454dw is a reliable and efficient color laser printer with fast print speeds, versatile paper handling, and outstanding connectivity options, making it a great choice for small to medium-sized businesses.
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The Xerox WorkCentre 6515 is a reliable and efficient laser printer that offers advanced color technology, flexible paper handling, and a range of connectivity options, making it ideal for small to medium-sized businesses.
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The HP Neverstop Laser 1001nw is a reliable and efficient monochrome laser printer that offers an extensive range of connectivity options and uses a Toner Reload Kit for cost-effective and eco-friendly printing.
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The Brother HL-L9310CDW Laser Printer is a reliable and efficient option for businesses with high-volume printing needs, offering fast print speeds, accurate colors, versatile connectivity options, and cost-effective toner cartridges.
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We ranked HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe #1 in September 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best laser printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe as #1.

PCMag
Best Mainstream Laser Printer
Six months of free toner and two-year warranty with HP+
Low purchase price
Low running costs with Instant Ink
Small footprint
Strong smartphone integration, other automation with HP Smart App
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Lacks ADF
Small 150-sheet paper cassette
No secondary paper source
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Laptop Mag
This black-and-white laser printer is all about ergonomic efficiency
Affordably priced
Extremely compact
Useful HP Smart app
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No SD Card or USB slot
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Tom's Guide
An affordable cloud-friendly laser printer
Fast text printing
Quick duplex printing of text
Copying is faster than average
Six months of toner included
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Toner costs are slightly above average
Small 1.27-inch monochrome LCD
Cloud-focused functionality won't suit all users
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We ranked Brother MFCL2750DW #2 in September 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best laser printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Brother MFCL2750DW as #1.

Tom's Guide
Best laser printer overall
Very fast printing and copying
Very fast black-and-white scanning to PDF
Fast document feeder
Low cost per page
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Average color-scanning speed
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend laser printers.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of laser printers, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for September 2023 ranking










We ranked HP M479fdw #5 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best laser printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked HP M479fdw as #1.

BestReviews
Best of the Best
Large color touchscreen.
Copies, scans, and faxes.
Paper tray holds 550 sheets.
Prints 28 sheets per minute.
Easy setup.
Compact.
WiFi, cloud, and ethernet connectivity.
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More expensive option.
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We ranked Canon imageClass MF743Cdw #6 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best laser printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Canon imageClass MF743Cdw as #1.

TechRadar
Fully laden laser with touchscreen convenience
Great touchscreen
Expandable design
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Not the fastest laser
Scanner is not duplex
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Laptop Mag
The best color printer your small business
Easy-to-navigate 5-inch touchscreen
Speedy prints, copies, and scans
High-capacity toner cartridge cuts down on costs
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-$599 price tag
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We ranked HP LaserJet Pro M454dw #7 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best laser printers” rankings.

BestReviews
All-Around Performer
Prints at a fast 28 ppm in both black and white and color.
Offers advanced network security suite.
Boasts 600dpi resolution in both black and white and color.
Offers multiple paper trays.
Wireless printing-capable out of the box, including AirPrint and Google Print.
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Print-only.
Somewhat pricey.
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We ranked Xerox WorkCentre 6515 #8 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best laser printers” rankings.

Laptop Mag
This all-in-one powerhouse can plow through admin chores
Large 5-inch touchscreen
Single-pass, dual-sided scanning
Fast duplex printing
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Some reviewers report color banding in photos
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We ranked HP Neverstop Laser 1001nw #9 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best laser printers” rankings.

Laptop Mag
This monochrome laser printer can’t stop, won’t stop
Small footprint
Great for text-based documents
Value-priced
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No duplex printing
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We ranked Brother HL-L9310CDW #12 in September 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best laser printers” rankings.

PCMag
Best Color Laser for Large Workgroups (Print-Only) / Editors' Choice
Terrific print quality
Fast print speeds
Low running costs
High-yield toner cartridges
Highly expandable paper capacity
Enterprise and fleet security features
Ample standard and mobile connectivity
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Somewhat pricey
Color touchscreen is a bit small
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Laptop Mag
A powerful tool for any office
Low overall ink costs
Uses high-yield toner cartridges
Faster-than-average print speeds
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-Over $600
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