Brother HL-L8360CDW vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
Verdict: The Brother HL-L8360CDW wins on total cost of ownership — its high-yield toner cartridges drive a meaningfully lower per-page cost than the HP. The HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw has better color fidelity on graphics-heavy documents and tighter app integration. For a small business printing primarily text documents with occasional color, the Brother is the smarter financial choice.
Winner: Brother HL-L8360CDW
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Brother HL-L8360CDW | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349.99 | $399.99 |
| Print Speed | 33 ppm color | 35 ppm color |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 60,000 pages | 50,000 pages |
| Black Toner Yield (HY) | 6,500 pages | 5,500 pages |
| Cost/Page (black) | ~2–3¢ | ~3–4¢ |
| Color Accuracy | Good | Excellent |
Brother HL-L8360CDW
What works
- Lower toner cost — 2–3¢/page black, 8–10¢/page color
- High monthly duty cycle (60,000 pages) — handles heavier workloads
- Strong firmware update history — long printer lifespan
What doesn't
- Color fidelity slightly flat on graphics-heavy prints
- iPrint&Scan app less polished than HP Smart
- Heavier at 51 lb vs HP's 38 lb
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw
What works
- Better color accuracy for graphics-heavy and marketing documents
- HP Smart app is the most polished mobile printing interface available
- Instant Ink subscription available for predictable-volume offices
What doesn't
- Higher toner cost — 3–4¢/page black, 10–12¢/page color
- Lower duty cycle (50,000 pages) — better for lighter-volume offices
- HP+ registration required for some features
Bottom line
Our pick: Brother HL-L8360CDW.
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