Which is better for a home office with a laptop and a phone?

The Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw. It has built-in Wi-Fi, so you can print from a phone or laptop without a cable. The Brother HL-L2400D is USB only and expects one connected computer.

The Brother HL-L2400D at 32 ppm versus 30 ppm for the Canon. The gap is small, about 4 seconds on a 20-page job.

Is the Brother worth the extra $13?

Only if you want automatic duplex and a 250-sheet tray and will keep it on a USB cable. At $117.26 at Microless.com versus $103.99 at Insight as of November 3, 2026, the Canon is cheaper and adds wireless.

Which is cheaper to run?

Both use laser toner, and neither price listing includes toner costs. The Brother takes TN830 standard or TN830XL high-yield cartridges plus a separate drum; check per-page toner prices before deciding.

Can the Brother print from a phone?

Only indirectly. It supports Mopria, Apple AirPrint and Brother Mobile Connect, but with no Wi-Fi it must be shared through a computer or network. The Canon connects over Wi-Fi directly.

Which has better owner ratings?

The Brother, at 4.1 out of 5 from 58 ratings versus 3.9 out of 5 from 115 for the Canon. Both samples are small, so treat the gap as slight.

Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw Wireless Laser Printer vs Brother HL-L2400D Compact Monochrome Laser Printer

Buy the Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw if you need Wi-Fi and AirPrint-style mobile printing, or if you want the lower price: $103.99 at Insight as of November 3, 2026 versus $117.26 at Microless.com for the Brother. Buy the Brother HL-L2400D if the printer will sit next to one computer on a USB cable and you want slightly faster prints and automatic duplex. The Canon costs about $13 less right now and adds wireless; the Brother is the simpler, sturdier print-only machine.

Today the Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw Wireless Laser Printer costs $13.27 less at its best price.

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