Brother HL-L2300D
Score: 78/100
HP Envy Photo 7975
Score: 84/100Rankings
The HP Envy Photo 7975 is a compact all-in-one thermal inkjet aimed at home users who need occasional photo printing, offering automatic duplex, a dedicated photo tray, and strong mobile-printing features, but it suffers from slow speeds and high ink costs.
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 | 1,000 pages | |
250 pagesbest | 125 pages | |
100 pagesbest | 60 pages | |
7best | 1 | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.8 kgbest | 8.12 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Print Technology | Laser | HP Thermal Inkjet |
Print Performance(2) | ||
Print Speed (ppm) (ppm) | 27 ppm | 15 ppm |
Print Resolution (dpi) (dpi) | 2400 dpi | 4800 dpi |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Connectivity | false | true |
Paper Handling(4) | ||
Monthly Duty Cycle (pages) | 10000 pages | 1000 pages |
Input Tray Capacity (pages) | 250 pages | 125 pages |
Output Tray Capacity (pages) | 100 pages | 60 pages |
Supported Paper Sizes (count) | 7 | 1 |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.8 kg | 8.12 kg |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Ready) (W) | 45 W | 14 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.
Consumer Reports praise its text quality and media handling, but note sluggish speeds, high ink cost, and lack of Ethernet.
Users like the easy setup and quiet operation, yet complain about slow print times and frequent ink replacements.
“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.”
