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Brother MFC-L3780CDW — Color laser · 27ppm · Duplex · ADF
Brother

Brother MFC-L3780CDW

Color laser · 27ppm · Duplex · ADF

88
/ 100
From $549
VS
Brother HL-L2460DW wins by 2
Brother HL-L2460DW — Mono laser · Wi-Fi · Duplex · subscription-free
Brother

Brother HL-L2460DW

Mono laser · Wi-Fi · Duplex · subscription-free

90
/ 100
From $239
Specdex verdict

Brother HL-L2460DW takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-L3780CDW lands at 88 and Brother HL-L2460DW at 90. That puts Brother HL-L2460DW ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Brother MFC-L3780CDW if…

  • ✓Toner-cheap color laser
  • ✓Auto-duplex with single-pass scanning
  • ✓No first-party ink subscription

Pick Brother HL-L2460DW if…

  • ✓No subscription ink DRM
  • ✓Cheap per-page cost
  • ✓Fast mono output
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Speed

Brother MFC-L3780CDW

Compared on the speed sub-score

Brother MFC-L3780CDW leads on speed (92 vs 90).

Quality

Brother HL-L2460DW

Compared on the quality sub-score

Brother HL-L2460DW leads on quality (88 vs 86).

Value for money

Brother HL-L2460DW

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother HL-L2460DW more score per dollar ($239 vs $549).

Brother MFC-L3780CDW 88
vs
90 Brother HL-L2460DW

Score breakdown

Brother MFC-L3780CDW
88
speed 92
quality 86
cost 96
features 90
value 92
reliability 0
Brother HL-L2460DW
90
speed 90
quality 88
cost 96
features 0
value 0
reliability 94

Specs side-by-side

Brother MFC-L3780CDW versus Brother HL-L2460DW — full spec comparison
Spec Brother MFC-L3780CDW Brother HL-L2460DW
Type
Color laser MFP
Mono laser
Speed
27 ppm color + mono
36 ppm
Resolution
2400×600 dpi
—
Duplex
Auto print + scan
—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet, USB-C, AirPrint
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
ADF
50-sheet single-pass duplex
—
Weight
24.5 kg
—
Paper cap
—
250 sheets

Brother MFC-L3780CDW

Pros
  • +Toner-cheap color laser
  • +Auto-duplex with single-pass scanning
  • +No first-party ink subscription
Cons
  • −Glossy paper not supported
  • −Color photos quality below inkjet
  • −Loud at 50 dB

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

FAQ: Brother MFC-L3780CDW vs Brother HL-L2460DW

Which is better, Brother MFC-L3780CDW or Brother HL-L2460DW? +

Brother HL-L2460DW scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Brother MFC-L3780CDW worth the price? +

At $549, Brother MFC-L3780CDW delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cost.

Is Brother HL-L2460DW worth the price? +

At $239, Brother HL-L2460DW delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in cost.

Does Brother MFC-L3780CDW or Brother HL-L2460DW 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.

Which is better for speed, Brother MFC-L3780CDW or Brother HL-L2460DW? +

Brother MFC-L3780CDW — leads on speed (92 vs 90). Compared on the speed sub-score.

Which is better for quality, Brother MFC-L3780CDW or Brother HL-L2460DW? +

Brother HL-L2460DW — leads on quality (88 vs 86). Compared on the quality sub-score.