Which is better for printing school worksheets and color pages?

The HP DeskJet 2955. It is the only one of the two that prints in color, and it costs $49.99 at Walmart as of November 3, 2026.

Which is cheaper to run over a year?

The Brother MFC-L2820DW, if you print black-and-white text in volume. Toner costs a few cents per page against inkjet cartridges that run dry quickly, so the $269.99 price can pay back within a year of regular printing.

Does the Brother print in color?

No. It is a monochrome laser printer and prints black and white only.

Can the HP print double-sided automatically?

No. The DeskJet 2955 requires manual duplexing. The Brother MFC-L2820DW has automatic duplex printing.

Is the Brother worth the extra $220?

Yes if you print more than roughly a few hundred pages a year, need duplex and an ADF, or print mostly documents. No if you need color or print rarely.

Which is better for a home office that scans and faxes?

The Brother. It has a 50-sheet ADF, fax, Ethernet and a touchscreen. The HP has a flatbed scanner only and no fax.

HP DeskJet 2955 Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer vs Brother MFC-L2820DW Compact Monochrome Laser All-in-One Printer

Buy the HP DeskJet 2955 if you need color prints, photos, or copies and print in low volume. Buy the Brother MFC-L2820DW if you print mostly black-and-white text in volume and want cheap pages and duplex. The gap is large: $49.99 at Walmart for the HP as of November 3, 2026, against $269.99 at Amazon for the Brother. The HP is the cheaper entry; the Brother is the cheaper machine to run.

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