Brother HL-L2350DW vs HP LaserJet M110w: Which Budget Laser Printer Wins?

When shopping for an affordable laser printer, the Brother HL-L2350DW and HP LaserJet M110w often top the under-$200 lists. But which one actually saves you money long-term? We dug into the real costs beyond the sticker price.

Upfront Price Comparison

• Brother HL-L2350DW: Typically $150-$180 (frequent sales)
• HP LaserJet M110w: Usually $20-$50 more than Brother

Both printers go on sale regularly, but Brother maintains a consistent price advantage. Watch for HP’s artificial price inflation - the M110w often spikes to $249 before ‘discounting’ to $199.

Toner Costs: The Hidden Battle

Here’s where Brother pulls ahead:

Metric	Brother TN-660	HP 83A (CF283A)
OEM Toner Price	$50-$60	$60-$75
Page Yield	1,200	1,000
Cost Per Page	4.1¢	6.0¢+

Third-party options widen the gap further. Brother-compatible toners start at $15 (1.2¢/page) while HP’s DRM makes cheap alternatives unreliable.

Reliability & Features

• Brother: No DRM on toner, duplex printing standard
• HP: Optional duplex add-on costs $50+, toner DRM locks

Both printers handle 25+ pages per minute, but Brother’s 250-sheet paper tray beats HP’s 150-sheet capacity. Neither supports automatic document feeders for scanning.

Verdict

For home offices printing 100-300 pages/month, the Brother HL-L2350DW delivers:

• 30% lower cost per page
• More reliable third-party toner options
• Standard duplex printing

HP’s M110w only makes sense if you find it under $150 and commit to HP Instant Ink (which has its own limitations). Otherwise, Brother’s ecosystem saves $100+ annually on supplies.