Which is better for a home office that prints a lot?

The Brother HL-L2460DW. It prints up to 36 ppm and holds 250 sheets, so you refill less often. The HP is slower and holds 150 sheets.

Do I need the HP if I want to scan documents?

Yes. The Brother HL-L2460DW only prints. The HP M234sdw prints, copies and scans, and its 40-sheet ADF handles multi-page jobs.

Is the Brother worth the extra money?

It is $169.99 at eBay versus $129.99 for the HP as of November 7, 2026. The extra $40 buys faster printing and a bigger tray, but no scanner.

Which has the lower running costs?

Both use a single black toner cartridge, so cost per page depends on which cartridge you buy. Check current toner prices before deciding; the printer price alone does not settle it.

Can both print from a phone?

Yes. The Brother uses the Brother Mobile Connect app, and the HP supports Apple AirPrint, Mopria and the HP app.

The Brother is 14 by 14.2 by 7.2 inches and weighs 15.9 lb. HP does not list dimensions here, but the M234sdw is taller because it stacks a scanner on top.

Brother HL-L2460DW Printer vs HP LaserJet Pro M234sdw

Buy the HP LaserJet Pro M234sdw if you need to copy or scan, or want to spend less: it is $129.99 at eBay as of November 7, 2026, versus $169.99 at eBay for the Brother. Buy the Brother HL-L2460DW if you mostly print and want speed and fewer paper refills: 36 ppm and a 250-sheet tray beat the HP's 29 ppm and 150 sheets. Neither prints color, and both do automatic two-sided printing.

Today the HP LaserJet Pro M234sdw costs $40.00 less at its best price.

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