Is the Brother MFC-L2717DW worth it for a home office?

Yes, if you mostly print black-and-white documents. It is fast, has a roomy paper tray and connects over Wi-Fi and AirPrint. Skip it if you need color or frequent multi-page scanning.

Does it print in color?

No. It is a monochrome laser printer, so it prints black only. For color work you would need a color laser or inkjet model.

Can it scan and copy double-sided documents automatically?

It can print double-sided, but it has no automatic document feeder, so scanning or copying a stack means feeding pages one at a time.

Does it work with iPhone and Android phones?

Yes. It supports Apple AirPrint and Wi-Fi, so phones and tablets can print without a cable. Brother's mobile app adds scanning from a phone.

How fast is it and how much paper does it hold?

It prints up to 34 pages per minute and holds 250 sheets in the main tray. That suits a small office printing daily documents.

The printer, a starter toner cartridge, a drum unit, power cable and setup documentation. A USB cable is usually not included, so buy one if you plan to connect by wire.