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Neither Brother MFC9130CW nor HP LaserJet Pro M521dn were recommended by experts this month

On 4 Mar 2024 (15 days ago) we went through 60 Laser Printer expert endorsements , however neither Brother MFC9130CW nor HP LaserJet Pro M521dn were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Laser Printer received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Brother MFCL2750DW or other critically acclaimed Laser Printers of this month.

For reference, Brother MFCL2750DW received 3 endorsements this month, from Rtings.com (21 Feb 2024), Wirecutter (22 Jan 2024) and Tom's Guide (29 Feb 2024).

Rank Change Price Laser Printer
Rtings.com
TechRadar
Laptop Mag
BestReviews
Popular Mechanics
PCMag
Wirecutter
Tom's Guide
iMore
Popular Science
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Brother MFCL2750DW
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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As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Brother MFC9130CW nor HP LaserJet Pro M521dn were recommended by key experts who publish Laser Printers recommendations.
Rank Change Price Laser Printer
Rtings.com
TechRadar
Laptop Mag
BestReviews
Popular Mechanics
PCMag
Wirecutter
Tom's Guide
iMore
Popular Science
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Brother MFCL2750DW
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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Brother HL-L2350DW
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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HP Neverstop MFP 1202w
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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Canon imageClass MF743Cdw
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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From Seller:
  • Upon activation, the Amazon Dash Replenishment service measures the toner level and automatically orders toner from Amazon when low. This ensures that you never run out again.
  • Print, Copy, Scan & Fax ; Wireless printing from your mobile device via: AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, Cortado Workplace and Wi-Fi Direct
  • Read more
From Seller:
  • Fast Efficiency – Finish jobs faster, produce high-quality documents, and simplify scanning and sharing with the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn, a multifunction laser printer designed to provide impressive speed and performance
  • Read more
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0012502634799, 0088022252607, 0125026347998, 0638084552018, 0640026635482, 0640206602860, 0641438725068, 0642125219341, 0645189891003, 0734911160552, 0807320341949, 0821605212885
UPC Numbers: 012502634799, 088022252607, 125026347998, 638084552018, 640026635482, 640206602860, 641438725068, 642125219341, 645189891003, 734911160552, 807320341949, 821605212885
Model Numbers: MFC9130CW
EAN Numbers: 0042111839247, 0611101356561, 0779184029526, 0804993452590, 0887111015846, 0887111015891, 0889899378021, 5054484640639
UPC Numbers: 042111839247, 611101356561, 779184029526, 804993452590, 887111015846, 887111015891, 889899378021
Model Numbers: A8P79A
Printing
Print Speed Print speed measures how many pages a printer can print in one minute—in pages per minute, or PPM. This is a manufacturer reported number, so keep in mind that it’s in their best interest to report th ... Show more
19ppm
Up to 42 ppm
Resolution Resolution, measured in maximum Dots Per Inch or dpi, indicates the relative quality of the print you receive. The more dpi, the sharper the print and the better the quality. Dots per inch quite liter ... Show more
Up to 600 x 2400 dpi
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Duty Cycle Duty cycle measures the maximum number of pages a device can print per month. It can range from 5,000 pages for low end, personal printers to 100,000 or more for high-tech office printers. If you prin ... Show more
30,000 pages
75,000 pages
Auto-Duplex Printing Duplex printing refers to the printer’s ability to print on both sides of a sheet of paper, or double-sided. When a printer is auto-duplex capable, it can print double-sided automatically. Manual dupl ... Show more
Yes
No
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) The automatic document feeder, or ADF, is a tray that automatically feeds paper into the printer usually for scanning, copying, and sometimes faxing (if the printer has the fax feature). Once a job is ... Show more
Yes
Yes
Paper
Paper Handling Not all printers can handle all sizes of paper. If you plan to print photos, envelopes, labels, or other variations from the typical 8.5x11" letter paper, you’ll need a printer that has settings to su ... Show more
  • Letter
  • Legal
  • Executive
  • A4
  • A5
  • B5
  • Letter
  • Legal
  • Statement
  • Executive
  • Envelope (#9, #10, Monarch, C5, DL, B5, C6)
  • Discrete Custom Sizes: Minimum size 3 x 5 in, Maximum size 8.5 x 14 in
Paper Types Not all printers can handle all types of paper. To print with different paper weights and styles, such as glossy photo paper or thicker card stock, your printer must have settings that support that pa ... Show more
  • Plain Paper
  • Bond Paper
  • Recycled Paper
  • Label
  • Envelope
  • Glossy Paper
  • Bond
  • Color
  • Letterhead
  • Plain
  • Preprinted
  • Pre-punched
  • Recycled
  • Roughnvelopes
  • Labels
  • Cardstock
  • Transparencies
  • User-defined
Number of Trays How many paper trays does the printer have?
1
3
Paper Tray Capacity Paper tray capacity indicates the maximum number of sheets of paper that fit in the tray or document feeder. The main tray will likely hold the most paper; the printer may also have one or more backup ... Show more
250 sheets
1,000 sheets
100-sheet multipurpose tray, 500-sheet input tray 2, Optional 500-sheet tray (add up to 1 trays)
Scan, Fax, Photocopy

The four main functions of printers are: printing, scanning, photocopying, and faxing. Either your device will be print only, print/scan/copy, or an all-in-one printer that does printing, scanning, copying, and faxing. Note that scanning and copying almost always come together, since the hardware for these features overlaps significantly. Generally speaking, all-in-one printers are larger, so those with space constraints may find this to be an inconvenience. Additionally, printers with a fax feature are typically more expensive. It would be wise to only consider this feature if you plan to fax often. If not, you’ll be satisfied with a print/scan/copy device.

Scanning Does this printer include a scanner?
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Yes
Type of Scanner If the printer comes with scanning capabilities, there are two possible methods to scan documents: on a flatbed scanner or through a feeder. A flatbed scanner is a sheet of glass on top of the scanner ... Show more
Flatbed
Flatbed
ADF
Scanner Features Do you plan to scan documents, and if so, what do you want to do with your scan? Scan to email allows you to scan a document and email it to yourself or someone else. Scan to image or PDF allows you t ... Show more
  • E-mail
  • Image
  • OCR
  • File
  • FTP
  • Network Folder/CIFS (Windows only)
  • E-mail Server (download only)
  • Scan Resolution = Up to 300, 600, 1200 dpi
  • Maximum Scan Size = 216 x 297 mm
  • Scan Speed: B/W = Up to 19 ppm; Color = Up to 15 ppm
Photocopying Can this printer be used as a photocopier?
Yes
Yes
Faxing Does this printer include the ability to send/receive faxes?
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Network Connectivity Network printers can be wired or wireless. A printer with a wired network connection uses an Ethernet cord that connects directly to your router. A wireless printer connects to your home or office Wi- ... Show more
Yes
Wireless 802.11b/g/n and Hi-Speed USB 2.0
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Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host, Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-TX
Wifi Direct Wi-Fi direct allows your Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as your smartphone, computer, or tablet, to connect to your printer without using a wireless router or network. You can connect to your printer dir ... Show more
Yes
No
Cable Connectivity Outside of Wi-Fi, there are a number of ways a device can connect to a printer. If the printer is not wireless, you’ll have to connect to your printer via USB cable. Some people prefer using the wired ... Show more
USB cable
USB cable
Print from Mobile If you would like to be able to print directly from your smartphone or tablet, you will have to do so through software like AirPrint and Google Cloud Print, or from a brand-specific mobile app like Br ... Show more
  • Brother iPrint&Label
  • AirPrint
  • Google Cloud Print
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • NFC
  • Cortado Workplace
  • HP ePrint
  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria-certified
  • Mobile Apps
Bluetooth Bluetooth is an alternative to Wi-Fi as a way to connect your printer to your computer, phone, or other device wirelessly. Some printers have built-in Bluetooth capabilities, though most printers are ... Show more
No
No
Print Directly from Media Printing directly from media, such as a memory card, USB hard drive, slides, or negatives, allows you to skip the middleman and print documents or images without uploading them to a computer first.   ... Show more
Other
Mobiles with supported OS
Other
Mobile and desktop with supported OS and apps
LCD

Printers with an LCD screen/display give you the option to control some settings directly on the printer, such as a one-touch print, scan, copy, or fax. You may also be able to adjust print quality, preview the print job, and/or view connection settings. Some screens are programmed to offer setup instructions for easy installation. For those who are not particularly tech savvy, this could be helpful.

LCD screens can be color or black and white, touchscreen or not, and vary in size across brands and models. The larger the touch screen, usually the easier it is to use the controls.

LCD Screen Display Does the printer have an LCD display screen to preview the print job and settings?
Yes
Yes
LCD Screen Size If the printer has an LCD screen, what is the size of that screen?
3.7 inches
3.5 inches
Touch Screen Commands Does the printer feature a touch screen for easy command input?
Yes
Yes
Software
Memory Capacity Internal memory, storage, or memory capacity in a printer will all mean the same thing—the amount of print data the printer can store in the print queue. When you send multiple documents to the printe ... Show more
192 MB
256 MB
Cartridges
Cartridge Model Toner cartridges contain the colored powder that is infused onto paper to print your documents. A monochrome printer will have one toner cartridge with black “ink,” or powder, in it for black and whit ... Show more
Starter Toner Cartridges
HP LaserJet Black cartridge
Cartridge Yield While it’s hard to generalize how long toner cartridges last because it’s very dependent on how much you print, what you’re printing, the quality of the device, etc., you should get anywhere from one ... Show more
1,000 pages
6,000 pages
Replace Drum In addition to replacing the “ink” in a laser printer (which is delivered via toner cartridge), you may also need to replace the drum. The drum is the part of the printer that applies heat and pressur ... Show more
Replace both drum and toner
Replacement > Drum = every 15,000 pgs; Toner = every 1000 pgs
Replace toner only
Monochrome or Color A monochrome printer can only print black and white, and therefore has only one black toner cartridge. If you do not need to print in color, you’ll save a lot of money by investing in a monochrome pri ... Show more
Color printing
Monochrome printing
Physical Features
Weight

50 lbs
 

53 lbs
 
Dimensions
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Portability If you need to print on-the-go, such as at a tradeshow or while traveling, you’ll need a printer that is considered portable. These smaller, typically battery-powered devices are easy to carry and wor ... Show more
No
No
Noise Level How loud a printer can be is measured in the standard sound unit called decibels, or dB. The higher the dB rating, the louder the machine is. Also, the closer you are to the machine, the louder it wil ... Show more
53 db
Ready = 37 dB; Copying = 53 dB
54 db
Other Info
Power Consumption For the energy conscious, or those looking to cut down their power bill, the amount of power your printer consumes may be a concern to you. At different stages, such as standby mode, while printing, a ... Show more
  • Deep Sleep = 1.8W
  • Ready = 70W
  • Printing = 365W
  • Copying = 380W
  • Printing = 760 W
  • Copying from ADF = 520 W
  • Ready = 18.2 W
  • Sleep = 4.3 W
  • Manual Off = 0.3 W
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Brother MFC9130CW is a very popular and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling laser printers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as HP Laserjet Enterprise M608N or HP LaserJet M553n .

Brother MFC9130CW was released in 2013. There are a lot of newer laser printers on the market. Show newer Laser Printers

Brother MFC9130CW is $720.78 more expensive than an average laser printer ($484).

HP LaserJet Pro M521dn is a well-known and one of the less expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling laser printers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Brother HLL6200DW or Brother HL-L2340DW .

HP LaserJet Pro M521dn was released in 2013. There are a lot of newer laser printers on the market. Show newer Laser Printers

HP LaserJet Pro M521dn is $134 less expensive than an average laser printer ($484).

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