Rank #9 in Best Laser Printer 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Cheap One Costs More
PANTUM BP4209DW Wireless Mono Laser Printer
- Rating
- 4.8
- Ratings
- 13
- Rank
- #9
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Pantum BP4209DW is the budget-brand wildcard in our laser-printer ranking, and it takes ninth place on a mix of genuine value and a warning. Its pitch is exactly the thing this ranking cares about: cheap toner. It is a mono single-function printer that prints quickly at 30 pages a minute over Wi-Fi with automatic double-sided printing and an unusually generous set of connections — Bluetooth, Ethernet, NFC, USB, Wi-Fi, AirPrint and Mopria — so on paper the cost of ownership looks attractive at GBP 109.
The reason it sits ninth is evidence, not features. Its 4.8-star average is the highest score in the whole ranking, but it rests on just 13 ratings, and a near-perfect score on so tiny a sample is the least reliable kind there is; Pantum also has little long-term track record in the UK for support, drivers or parts. We do not mark a product down for being new. And the listing quietly proves the article's central point in its own title: it says it "Includes 1 Genuine Starter Toner" — a starter, not a full cartridge, so the real cost per page only shows on the first replacement. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 13 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.8 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Printer type | Mono laser, single function |
|---|---|
| Print speed | 30 ppm (B&W) |
| Duplex | Automatic two-sided |
| Box cartridge | "1 Genuine Starter Toner" (a starter, not a full cartridge) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Ethernet, NFC, USB, Wi-Fi, AirPrint, Mopria |
| Paper capacity | 250 sheets |
| Print media | Plain paper |
| Weight | 9.97 kg |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 35.4 x 33.4 x 23 cm |
| Country of origin | China |
| Model number | BP4209DW |
| Evidence | 13 ratings at 4.8 — a tiny, high-variance sample |
| ASIN | B0FJF6685H |
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
Is the Pantum BP4209DW a good buy?
On features it is strong for the money — 30 ppm, automatic duplex, cheap toner and a full set of connections. The catch is confidence: its 4.8-star average rests on just 13 ratings, which is too small a sample to be reliable, and Pantum has little UK track record for support and spares. It is the higher-upside, higher-risk pick in our ranking.
Why does the listing mention a "starter toner"?
Because the cartridge in the box is a smaller starter, not a full-yield one — the listing says so in its own title. That is the whole point of our ranking: the true running cost only shows when you buy the first proper replacement, so budget for that rather than the box cartridge.
Is the toner really cheaper?
Cheap toner is Pantum's main selling point, and its cartridges are generally among the less expensive to replace, which is what makes the cost of ownership attractive on paper. The listing does not publish a specific yield, so confirm the replacement cartridge price and page yield before buying.
Does it print double-sided and connect wirelessly?
Yes to both. It does automatic two-sided printing and lists an unusually wide range of connections — Bluetooth, Ethernet, NFC, USB and Wi-Fi, plus AirPrint and Mopria for phones. Some reviewers found Wi-Fi setup fiddly, others found it easy.
Does it scan or copy?
No — it is a single-function printer, so it prints only. If you need scanning and copying, the HP M235sdw or the Brother DCP-L2627DWE all-in-ones in our ranking add them.
Should I worry about the brand?
Pantum is a genuine printer maker, but it is less established in the UK than Brother, HP, Xerox or Canon, so there is less certainty around long-term support, drivers and parts. If you value a long track record, a Brother or HP is the safer choice; if the low running cost appeals and you are comfortable as an early adopter, this is a fair gamble.
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