Brother HL-L3295CDW vs Epson EcoTank ET-4850

Brother HL-L3295CDW wins — The Brother HL-L3295CDW leads in raw speed and volume printing with 31 ppm and 40,000-page duty cycle per Brother specs,…

Scores: Brother HL-L3295CDW 8/10 · Epson EcoTank ET-4850 7.5/10

The Brother HL-L3295CDW leads in raw speed and volume printing with 31 ppm and 40,000-page duty cycle per Brother specs, making it the pick for offices. The Epson EcoTank ET-4850 counters with far lower running costs via its supertank system and adds scanning/fax functions. Choose Brother for speed-focused document work and Epson for budget-conscious mixed use.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Brother HL-L3295CDWEpson EcoTank ET-4850
Print TechnologyColor LaserColor Inkjet
Print Speed Color31 ppm15 ppm
Monthly Duty Cycle40000 pages—
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Ethernet, USBWi-Fi, Ethernet, USB

Brother HL-L3295CDW

What works

  • Fast color laser output at 31 ppm
  • Low cost per page for high-volume printing
  • Automatic duplex printing standard

What doesn't

  • Higher upfront cost than inkjets
  • Toner cartridges add bulk

Epson EcoTank ET-4850

What works

  • Extremely low ink cost with refillable tanks
  • Includes ADF scanner and fax
  • Borderless photo printing support

What doesn't

  • Slower print speeds than lasers
  • Ink can smear on certain papers

Bottom line

Our pick: Brother HL-L3295CDW.

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