Brother HL-L3295CDW wins — The Brother HL-L3295CDW is the stronger choice for offices printing mostly text at high volume, delivering 31 ppm and 1
Scores: Brother HL-L3295CDW 8.2/10 · Epson EcoTank ET-4850 7.8/10
The Brother HL-L3295CDW is the stronger choice for offices printing mostly text at high volume, delivering 31 ppm and 1.5-cent pages per RTINGS and PCMag tests. The Epson EcoTank ET-4850 excels for mixed use with its 0.3-cent black costs and full AIO features according to Wirecutter and Consumer Reports. Choose Brother if speed and text quality matter most; pick Epson for photos and ultra-low r...
Brother HL-L3295CDW lists at $449 while Epson EcoTank ET-4850 lists at $379 — Epson EcoTank ET-4850 undercuts Brother HL-L3295CDW by $70 (18%).
| Brother HL-L3295CDW | Epson EcoTank ET-4850 | |
|---|---|---|
| Print Technology | Color Laser | Inkjet with EcoTank |
| Print Speed | 31 ppm black / 31 ppm color | 15 ppm black / 8 ppm color |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| Paper Capacity | 250-sheet tray + 1-sheet manual | 250-sheet tray + 20-sheet rear feed |
Our pick: Brother HL-L3295CDW. It edges out the alternative on fast 31 ppm color laser output for text-heavy documents. That said, Epson EcoTank ET-4850 still wins on extremely low ink costs at 0.3 cents black / 0.9 cents color — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.