Brother
Brother HL-L2460DW
Mono laser · Wi-Fi · Duplex · subscription-free
90
/ 100
From $239
VS
Brother HL-L2460DW wins by 5
Canon
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Color inkjet · refillable tanks · AIO
85
/ 100
From $449
Verdex verdict
Brother HL-L2460DW takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Verdex score, Brother HL-L2460DW lands at 90 and Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank at 85. That puts Brother HL-L2460DW ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Brother HL-L2460DW if…
- ✓No subscription ink DRM
- ✓Cheap per-page cost
- ✓Fast mono output
Pick Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank if…
- ✓Ink tanks last years
- ✓All-in-one (scan, copy, fax)
- ✓Great cost per photo
Score breakdown
Brother HL-L2460DW
90 speed 90
quality 88
cost 96
reliability 94
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
85 speed 78
quality 90
cost 94
reliability 84
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Brother HL-L2460DW
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Type
Mono laser
Inkjet MegaTank
Speed
36 ppm
13 ipm mono / 6.8 ipm color
Paper cap
250 sheets
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Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
Brother HL-L2460DW
Pros
- +No subscription ink DRM
- +Cheap per-page cost
- +Fast mono output
Cons
- −Mono only
- −Slow first-page-out
- −Paper tray is small
Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Pros
- +Ink tanks last years
- +All-in-one (scan, copy, fax)
- +Great cost per photo
Cons
- −Slow to print
- −Setup pouring ink is messy
- −Aging connectivity stack
FAQ: Brother HL-L2460DW vs Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank
Which is better, Brother HL-L2460DW or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank? +
Brother HL-L2460DW scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Brother HL-L2460DW worth the price? +
At $239, Brother HL-L2460DW delivers a Verdex score of 90 — strongest in cost.
Is Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank worth the price? +
At $449, Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank delivers a Verdex score of 85 — strongest in cost.
Does Brother HL-L2460DW or Canon PIXMA G7020 MegaTank last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.