When comparing Brother MFCL2700DW Compact Laser All-In One Printer vs HP LaserJet Pro M125nw All-in-One, the Slant community recommends HP LaserJet Pro M125nw All-in-One for most people. In the question“What are the best home laser printers under $150?” HP LaserJet Pro M125nw All-in-One is ranked 1st while Brother MFCL2700DW Compact Laser All-In One Printer is ranked 2nd. The most important reason people chose HP LaserJet Pro M125nw All-in-One is:
When not in use, the printer turns off to avoid wasting energy. This can be a pro or con, depending on how you use the printer.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Large paper bin
This printer can store up to 250 pieces of paper in order to make refilling less of a hassle.
Pro High dpi scans
With a 600x2400 dpi scanner, you can be sure that your documents will come out in very crisp copies, and high resolution files.
Pro Can scan in color
The scanner on the printer scans documents in color. Don't get this confused with printing in color, because this is a monochromatic printer that prints in black and white.
Pro Can fax documents
This printer comes with a built-in document faxing by using the printer's scanner.
Pro Quieter than the competition
This home printer makes sure to keep the noise down as compared to other printers. If you've never owned a laser printer, it may be louder than an inkjet, but it is one of the quietest on the market. Although, some seem to say that this printer is "as quiet as a mouse".
Pro Can be used by mobile devices without an app
Although downloading an extra app to control the printing, this printer functions properly with Apple smart devices and Android's "Google Cloud Printing"
Pro Auto-off when not in use
When not in use, the printer turns off to avoid wasting energy. This can be a pro or con, depending on how you use the printer.
Pro Speedy boot times
HP boasts its "instant-on technology" which allows the printer to turn on within seconds and be ready to print at a moment's notice.
Pro Can fax documents
This printer comes with a built-in document faxing by using the printer's scanner.
Pro Print from your Android or iOS device with app
Using the HP ePrint app, which works on both iOS and Android smart devices, you can schedule print jobs from your phone.
Pro Low price
With such high build quality and great features, you won't find a quality laser printer for less than this.
Cons
Con Monochromatic printing
This printer can only print in black and white, this is the same for most low-end laser printers.
Con Enters Brother's "Deep Sleep" mode
Brother's printers contain a mode that automatically goes into what it calls "Deep Sleep". Deep Sleep is a mode that was intended to protect against overusing power, but instead ends up causing the user to need to restart the printer by unplugging it and plugging it back in if it goes 50 minutes without use.
Con No backlight on LED control panel
The LED control panel is not backlight, thus it can be hard to see if put in darker or not well-lit places.
Con Can not scan or print in color
Neither the print function or the scan function accept color. Your documents are scanned in black and white even if they are colored.