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Brother HL-L2325DW Review

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Updated Feb 15, 2024 2:49 PM

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The Brother HL-L2325DW is a suitable monochrome home and office printer thanks to its outstanding print quality, fast speed, and low cost. However, it lacks a scanner or copier.

$189.99

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Brother HL-L2325DW is an entry-level laser printer that was first released in 2020, offering simple monochrome printing for users on a budget. This model prints only in black, unlike most of the others on our list of the top-rated printers on the market today.

It uses a simple black LCD but connects both via USB 2.0 and Wi-Fi and supports Apple AirPrint and Mopria print services. However, this device lacks color printing abilities, which might limit its usability for some.

Best For

  • Black And White

  • Chromebook

  • Envelopes

  • For Mac

  • Laser

  • Small Business

  • Students

  • Wireless

Consensus

our Verdict

The Brother HL-L2325DW printer is a good choice for homes and businesses. Its fast print speed reaches 25.3 ppm in black, ranking it in the top 25% of printers in its category. The HL-L2325DW is equipped with high-yield TN760 or TN770 super high-yield cartridges for an excellent printing cost of just 3.8 cents per page, ranking in the top third of certified, tested printers. However, this unit doesn’t scan, copy, or fax, so it’s not as flexible as all-in-one printers.

Check out our Canon imagePROGRAF PRO0300 review for a more versatile color printer. Print quality is excellent, though; it generates up to 2400 x 600 dpi documents. An adjustable 250-sheet main paper tray and manual feed slot support automatic duplex printing, and it has a 100-sheet multi-purpose tray with a recommended monthly print volume of up to 2000 pages and a maximum monthly print volume of 15,000 pages.

ReasonS to Buy

  • Great printing quality
    • The Brother HL-L2325DW is a decent option for home and small office use. Printing at up to 2400 x 600 dpi resolution, the Brother HL-L2325DW boasts great print quality in black.

  • Low running costs
    • Its printing cost of just 3.8 cents per page ranks in the top third of its category.

  • Fast printing
    • This printer is fast, with a printing speed of up to 25.3 ppm in monochrome.

Reason to Avoid

  • Limited functions
    • Because the HL-L2325DW has no scanning, faxing, or copying functions, this printer is not as versatile as all-in-one (AIO) models.

  • Doesn’t print in color
    • This monochrome printer is not ideal for photos.

Brother HL-L2325DW Specs

Automatic Document FeederAutomatic Document Feeder
Automatic Two-Sided PrintingAutomatic Two-Sided PrintingYes
Copier Resolution (B&W)Copier Resolution (B&W)
Copier Resolution (Color)Copier Resolution (Color)
DepthDepth14.2"
Duplex Scan FunctionDuplex Scan FunctionYes
Energy Star CertifiedEnergy Star CertifiedYes
HeightHeight7.2"
Integrated FaxIntegrated Fax
Max Number of CopiesMax Number of Copies
Max Paper WidthMax Paper Width
Mobile PrintingMobile PrintingYes
Number of Ink Cartridges RequiredNumber of Ink Cartridges Required
Paper FeederPaper FeederCassette tray, Manual Feed
Print Speed (B&W)Print Speed (B&W)26 ppm
Print Speed (Color)Print Speed (Color)na
Printer Resolution (B&W)Printer Resolution (B&W)2400 x 600 dpi
Printer Resolution (Color)Printer Resolution (Color)
Printer TypePrinter TypePrinter
Scanner ResolutionScanner Resolutionna
Scanner TypeScanner Typena
Tray CapacityTray Capacity250
WidthWidth14"
WirelessWirelessYes

All Specs

Test Results

B&W Print Speed (ppm)25.3
Color Print Speed (ppm)0
B&W Printing Costs (¢ per page)3.8
Color Printing Costs (¢ per page)0
Color Accuracy (dE)0

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Product Comparison

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Market Context

The Brother HL-L2325DW is an entry-level laser printer that was first released in 2020, offering simple monochrome printing for users on a budget. This model…

The Brother HL-L2325DW is an entry-level laser printer that was first released in 2020, offering simple monochrome printing for users on a budget. This model prints only in black, unlike most of the others on our list of the top-rated printers on the market today.

It uses a simple black LCD but connects both via USB 2.0 and Wi-Fi and supports Apple AirPrint and Mopria print services. However, this device lacks color printing abilities, which might limit its usability for some.

While both the Brother HL-L2325DW are laser printers, they couldn’t be more different. The L8905Cdw is much more versatile, featuring color printing and copying, a…

While both the Brother HL-L2325DW are laser printers, they couldn’t be more different. The L8905Cdw is much more versatile, featuring color printing and copying, a single-pass-duplex ADF-equipped scanner, and a color control panel. The L2325DW, on the other hand, prints in black only, has a 1-line monochrome LCD and doesn’t have a copier or scanner. Be sure to check out our Brother MFC-L8905Cdw review for details.

 

The Brother HL-L2325DW is a print-only unit that lacks copying or scanning functions, so it’s not as versatile as the color all-in-one HP LaserJet Tank…

The Brother HL-L2325DW is a print-only unit that lacks copying or scanning functions, so it’s not as versatile as the color all-in-one HP LaserJet Tank MFP 2604sdw. The printing cost per page of the HP model is also much less than that of the Brother printer. Check out our HP LaserJet Tank MFP 2604sdw review to learn more.

Being a monochrome laser printer, the Brother HL-L2325DW is more limited in functionality than the color inkjet Canon PIXMA G550. The PIXMA is more suitable…

Being a monochrome laser printer, the Brother HL-L2325DW is more limited in functionality than the color inkjet Canon PIXMA G550. The PIXMA is more suitable for photos. However, if you just need to print black documents in bulk, you can benefit from the Brother model’s faster printing speed and automatic duplex printing function, which the PIXMA G550 lacks. Learn more about the Canon device by exploring our Canon PIXMA G550 review.

Automatic Document Feeder

Yes

Yes

Automatic Two-Sided Printing

Yes

Yes

Yes

Copier Resolution (B&W)

1200 x 600 dpi

Up to 600 x 600

Copier Resolution (Color)

Depth

14.2"

20.7"

15.7"

Duplex Scan Function

Yes

No

Energy Star Certified

Yes

n/a

Yes

Height

7.2"

21.6"

12.3"

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True Score

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Expert Scores

  • Rtings
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    Category Trust Rating

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