Rank #1 in Best Laser Printer 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Cheap One Costs More
Brother HL-L2400DWE Mono Laser Printer with EcoPro Subscription
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Brother HL-L2400DWE is the mono laser printer that takes first place in our ranking, and it earns it on the least glamorous number of all: what it costs to feed. It is a single-function black-and-white laser that prints at up to 30 pages a minute, does automatic double-sided printing, connects over Wi-Fi or USB and prints its first page in about 8.5 seconds. None of that is remarkable on its own; what sets it apart is the deepest review pool on the page — 5,641 ratings at 4.4 stars — sitting behind a machine whose toner is among the cheaper to replace.
And the toner is the whole point. The listing's compatible cartridge is the TN2510, and the one in the box is the smaller "starter" version, so the true running cost only shows up when you buy the first full replacement rather than in the first few hundred pages. There is also an optional EcoPro toner subscription — four months free to try, cancel any time — if you would rather pay monthly than buy cartridges, though for light printing buying outright is usually cheaper. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 5,641 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Printer type | Mono laser, single function (print only) |
|---|---|
| Print speed | 30 ppm (B&W) |
| First page out | 8.5 seconds |
| Print resolution | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Duplex | Automatic two-sided |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi and USB |
| Paper capacity | 250 sheets |
| Compatible cartridge | TN2510 (starter ships in box) |
| Display | LCD, 1-line |
| Power consumption | 440 watts |
| Weight | 7.3 kg |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 51.9 x 28.3 x 43.8 cm |
| Country of origin | Vietnam |
| Model number | HLL2400DWEZU1 |
| ASIN | B0CJV6D15S |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchaseJust the job.... Great.
“Very easy to set up and use. Replaced a flaky (from new HP). Never misses a beat and plenty fast by comparison. Quiet and little or no odours.”
Verified purchaseDependable
“So good. Quite remarkable that even after all these years Brother laser printers can still be depended upon and haven't degraded in quality like other brands have. Truly worthwhile purchase.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Laser Printer 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Cheap One Costs More.
Questions people ask
How fast does the Brother HL-L2400DWE print?
The listing quotes up to 30 pages a minute in black and white, with the first page out in about 8.5 seconds. It is a single-function printer, so it prints only — it does not scan or copy.
What toner does it use, and is the box cartridge full?
It takes the TN2510 cartridge, and the one supplied in the box is the smaller \"starter\" size rather than a full high-yield cartridge. That is normal for laser printers and is why our ranking says the real cost per page only shows on the first replacement.
What is the EcoPro subscription?
EcoPro is Brother's optional toner subscription: you pick a monthly plan and it delivers genuine toner automatically so you do not run out, with free cartridge recycling. The listing includes a four-month free trial and you can change or cancel any time. For light printing, buying cartridges outright is usually cheaper.
Does it print double-sided and work wirelessly?
Yes. It has automatic two-sided (duplex) printing and connects over Wi-Fi as well as USB. The Brother Mobile Connect app handles printing and managing an EcoPro subscription from a phone.
Can it scan or copy?
No. This is a single-function printer — print only. If you need to scan and copy as well, the listing has a sister model, the DCP-L2627DWE all-in-one, which adds a scanner and copier on the same cheap toner.
How much paper does it hold?
The paper tray holds up to 250 sheets, and it handles plain paper, labels and envelopes. It prints at 600 x 600 dpi, which is standard for document text.
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