Neither HP LaserJet Pro M12w nor HP LaserJet Pro M281fdw were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Mar 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 60 Laser Printer expert endorsements , however neither HP LaserJet Pro M12w nor HP LaserJet Pro M281fdw 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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1 | - | $259 | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $199 | HP LaserJet Pro M12w | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $345 | HP LaserJet Pro M281fdw The HP LaserJet Pro M281fdw is a reliable and efficient printer with good print quality for everyday documents, but may not be the best choice for high-quality photos and graphics. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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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1 | - | $259 | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - |
2 | - | $160 | 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. | 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. | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 |
4 | - | $800 | 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. | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [8]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 8
- Main functions of this HP laser printer: monochrome printing, wireless printing, and more
- Prints up to 19 pages per minute, input tray paper capacity up to 150 sheets, duty cycle up to 1,000 pages per month
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- BIG PERFORMANCE IN A SMALL PACKAGE – This compact color laser printer features fastest in-class first page out and double-sided printing, plus scan, copy, fax and wireless, as well as an auto document feeder, USB port and 2. 7-inch color touchscreen
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- A4
- A5
- A6
- B5
- Postcards
- Envelopes (C5, DL, B5)
- Laser Paper
- Plain Paper
- Photo Paper
- Rough Paper
- Vellum Paper
- Envelopes
- Labels
- Cardstock
- Transparencies
- Postcards
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.
- Scan to email
- Scan to folder
- Scan to USB drive
- HP ePrint
- Mopria-certified
- Mobile Apps
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.
- Printing = 375 W
- Ready = 1.2 w
- Sleep = 0.8 W
- Manual Off = 0.45 W
HP LaserJet Pro M12w is a well-known and one of the most affordable options. It's in the top 3 bestselling laser printers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Brother DCP-L2550DW or Xerox B210 .
HP LaserJet Pro M12w was released in 2016. There are a lot of newer laser printers on the market. Show newer Laser Printers
HP LaserJet Pro M12w is $271.10 less expensive than an average laser printer ($470.10).
HP LaserJet Pro M281fdw is a very popular and one of the cheaper options. It's in the top 3 bestselling laser printers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Lexmark C3224dw or HP LaserJet Pro M521dn .
HP LaserJet Pro M281fdw was released in 2017. There are a lot of newer laser printers on the market. Show newer Laser Printers
HP LaserJet Pro M281fdw is $125.11 less expensive than an average laser printer ($470.10).