Experts prefer Brother DCP-L2550DW over Brother HL-L2320D
On 6 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 60 Laser Printer expert endorsements .
Currently, Brother DCP-L2550DW received 1 endorsement from reviewed.usatoday.com (8 May 2023). Meanwhile, Brother HL-L2320D did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Laser Printer | reviewed.usatoday.com  | Popular Science  | Rtings.com  | BestReviews  | Popular Mechanics  | PCMag  | Wirecutter  | Tom's Guide  | TechRadar  | Laptop Mag  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | N/A | $369 |  Brother DCP-L2550DW The Brother DCP-L2550DW is a monochrome laser printer that offers fast and efficient printing of black and white documents, with above-average graphics and text printing, automatic duplex printing, mobile device connectivity, and a standard paper capacity of 251 sheets, making it a reliable and cost-effective printing solution for small to medium-sized businesses or home offices. | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $199 |  Brother HL-L2320D | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 8 May 2023 reviewed.usatoday.com ranked Brother DCP-L2550DW as #3
Rank Laser Printer ... ... #3 out of 5 Brother DCP-L2550DW ... ... Source: reviewed.usatoday.com
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Brother DCP-L2550DW nor Brother HL-L2320D were recommended by key experts who publish Laser Printers recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Laser Printer | reviewed.usatoday.com | Popular Science | Rtings.com | BestReviews | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | Wirecutter | Tom's Guide | TechRadar | Laptop Mag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $850 |  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. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $160 |  Brother HL-L2460DW | - | - | 4 | 3 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  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. | - | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $399 |  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. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [7]
Total expert reviews: 7
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by freshchalk.com | 91 |
| Average score based on 7 reviews | 76 |
| Lowest score by PCMag | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [1]
Total expert reviews: 1
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 0
| Highest score by TechGearLab | 78 |
| Average score based on 1 reviews | 78 |
| Lowest score by TechGearLab | 78 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Print more, wait less. Engineered for increased efficiency with class leading Print speeds of up to 36 pages per minute
- Dynamic features meet your evolving needs. The 250-sheet paper capacity helps improve efficiency with less refills and handles letter and legal sized paper
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From Seller:
- Fast, high-quality printing at up to 30ppm
- Automatic duplex (two-sided) printing to help save paper
- Automatic duplex (two-sided) printing to help save paper.Machine Noise (Ready/Printing): 31dB/50dB
- High-yield 2,600-page toner cartridge available
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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
32ppm
30ppm
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
2400 x 600 dpi
2400 x 600 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
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
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
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
- A6
- B5
- B6
- Envelopes
Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6
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
- Thin Paper
- Recycled Paper
- Thick Paper
Plain, Bond, Envelopes, Labels
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
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?
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
n/a
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, SharePoint (PC)
N/A
Photocopying
Can this printer be used as a photocopier?
Faxing
Does this printer include the ability to send/receive faxes?
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
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet interfaces
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
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
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
AirPrint®, Google Cloud Print™, Brother iPrint&Scan, Wi-Fi Direct®
NONE
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
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
Other
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?
Touch Screen Commands
Does the printer feature a touch screen for easy command input?
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
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 Cartridge
Starter Toner 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
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
Replace both drum and toner
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
24 lbs
17 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
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
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 0.8W
- Ready 43.5W
- Printing 450W
- Sleep 0.7W
- Ready 58W
- Printing 546w