Brother HL-L2300D
Score: 78/100
Canon PIXMA TR8620
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Canon PIXMA TR8620a is a compact wireless all-in-one inkjet for home office use, offering high-quality photo output, a five-ink system, and a 4.3-inch touchscreen. It includes dual paper trays and a 20-sheet ADF, but lacks automatic duplex scanning.
The Brother HL-L2300D is a compact, budget-friendly monochrome laser printer delivering 27 ppm speed and automatic duplex, ideal for users who need reliable text printing without the need for network or multifunction features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 ppmbest | 15 ppm | |
2,400 dpi | 4,800 dpibest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
10,000 pagesbest | — | |
250 pagesbest | 200 pages | |
100 pagesbest | — | |
7best | 4 | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.8 kgbest | 7.89 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Print Technology | Laser | Inkjet |
Print Performance(2) | ||
Print Speed (ppm) (ppm) | 27 ppm | 15 ppm |
Print Resolution (dpi) (dpi) | 2400 dpi | 4800 dpi |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Connectivity | false | true |
Ethernet Connectivity | false | true |
Paper Handling(2) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (pages) | 250 pages | 200 pages |
Supported Paper Sizes (count) | 7 | 4 |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.8 kg | 7.89 kg |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Ready) (W) | 45 W | 0.8 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the HL-L2300D for its speedy 27 ppm output, compact design and low cost per page, while noting the lack of wireless connectivity and limited feature set.
Everyday users appreciate the fast, clear text output and small size, but many are frustrated by the absence of Wi-Fi, the inability to scan or copy, and the low-yield starter toner.
Professional reviewers praise the TR8620a for its excellent photo quality, fast photo printing, and solid office performance, highlighting the dual black ink system and high-resolution scanning. They criticize the above-average ink costs and the absence of automatic duplex scanning.
Everyday users appreciate the sharp text, vibrant photos, intuitive touchscreen, and the convenience of direct SD-card and smartphone printing. Common complaints focus on the small, expensive ink cartridges, the need to manually flip pages for duplex scanning, and a confusing initial setup process.
“Prints fast and clear - perfect for homework and office documents.”
“Small footprint - fits on my tiny desk.”
“Love the automatic double-sided printing - saves paper.”
