March 2021
Laser Printers Rankings Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of Laser Printers rankings posted by key online experts, as of March 2021.
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 March 2021 ranking
PCMag
Tom's Guide
TechRadar
Wirecutter
ZD Net
iMore
Rtings.com
BestReviews
Popular Science
The University Network
#1. Brother HL-L2370DW
We ranked Brother HL-L2370DW #1 in March 2021 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Laser Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Brother HL-L2370DW as #1.
#2. HP Color LaserJet Pro M479fdw
We ranked HP Color LaserJet Pro M479fdw #2 in March 2021 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Laser Printers” rankings.
PCMag
Best for Output-quality-conscious midsize workgroups
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Pros
Small footprint for all that it does
Strong cross-platform integration with HP smart app
Single-pass auto-duplexing ADF
Staunch security
Expandable
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Cons
Somewhat high running costs
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#3. Brother MFCL2750DW
We ranked Brother MFCL2750DW #3 in March 2021 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
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Pros
Very fast printing and copying
Very fast black-and-white scanning to PDF
Fast document feeder
Low cost per page
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Cons
Average color-scanning speed
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#4. HP LaserJet Pro M15w
We ranked HP LaserJet Pro M15w #4 in March 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Laser Printers” rankings.
PCMag
Best for cramped micro and home offices / Editors' Choice
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Pros
Tiny footprint
Low purchase price
Robust smartphone integration
Good overall print quality
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Cons
High running costs
No ethernet port
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#5. HP Neverstop MFP 1202w
We ranked HP Neverstop MFP 1202w #5 in March 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Laser Printers” rankings.
PCMag
Editors' Choice
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Pros
Light and compact
Good text print quality
Bargain running costs
Easy, mess-free toner refill kit
Good price point
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Cons
Below-average graphics and image print quality
Lacks automatic two-sided (duplex) printing
Lacks automatic document feeder
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BestReviews
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Pros
Includes toner to complete 5,000 pages of work
Doesn't use cartridges
Wireless connection allows you to direct jobs from phone or tablet
Pairs with easy to use HP app
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Cons
No color printing or ethernet connection
High initial investment
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#6. Canon imageClass MF743Cdw
We ranked Canon imageClass MF743Cdw #6 in March 2021 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
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Pros
+Great touchscreen
+Expandable design
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Cons
-Not the fastest laser
-Scanner is not duplex
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#7. Canon ImageClass LBP226dw
We ranked Canon ImageClass LBP226dw #7 in March 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Laser Printers” rankings.
PCMag
Best for cost-conscious small offices / Editors' Choice
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Pros
Outstanding print quality
Fast
Low price and running costs
Two paper input sources
Expandable paper input capacity
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Cons
No memory drive support
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#8. Brother HL-L2350DW
We ranked Brother HL-L2350DW #8 in March 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Laser Printers” rankings.
BestReviews
Best bang for the buck
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Pros
Especially affordable
Small desktop footprint
High-capacity cartridges
Mobile,ethernet, and WiFi connectivity
Paper tray holds 250 pages
Prints 36 pages per minute
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Cons
Somewhat basic, and has no scanner or fax capabilities
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#9. Brother HL-L2390DW
We ranked Brother HL-L2390DW #9 in March 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Laser Printers” rankings.
Tom's Guide
Best budget laser printer
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Pros
Fast printing and black-and-white scanning
High image quality
Very low cost per page
Above-average color-scanning speed
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Cons
No document feeder
No fax capability
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#10. Kyocera Ecosys P6230cdn
We ranked Kyocera Ecosys P6230cdn #10 in March 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Laser Printers” rankings.
TechRadar
Heavy duty printer for heavy workloads
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Pros
Paper capacity
Rapid print speed
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Cons
Tiny display panel
No inbuilt wi-fi
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#11. Xerox B215V_DNI
We ranked Xerox B215V_DNI #11 in March 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Laser Printers” rankings.
TechRadar
Affordable 4-in-1 laser with touchscreen appeal
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Pros
30ppm print speed
Useful touchscreen
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Cons
Limited print resolution
Slow to wake up
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#12. Xerox Phaser 6510
We ranked Xerox Phaser 6510 #12 in March 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Laser Printers” rankings.
BestReviews
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Pros
Prints up to 30 pages per minute
Paper tray holds 850 sheets
Cloud, WiFi, and mobile printing
Premium print quality
Password protection
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Cons
No scanner
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#13. Brother HLL8360CDW
We ranked Brother HLL8360CDW #13 in March 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Laser Printers” rankings.
