Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Brother - HL-L2460DW | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Color | false | true |
| ADF | false | true |
| Pages/min (color) | 0 | 36 |
Between the HL-L2460DW and VersaLink C405, the HL-L2460DW comes out ahead in several specs, while the VersaLink C405 wins on color / adf. Overall, the HL-L2460DW scores 80.2 and the VersaLink C405 scores 80.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes; the decision sits on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The HL-L2460DW does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the VersaLink C405 if you care most about color / adf. Its strongest claims are color, adf, pages/min (color). The single most decisive one: Has Color.
Both ship with comparable pages/min (mono), auto duplex, airprint, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Brother - HL-L2460DW or Xerox - VersaLink C405?
The two products are effectively tied on the current Mars Score.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare pages/min (color), color against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Brother - HL-L2460DW if…
Brother - HL-L2460DW does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Xerox - VersaLink C405 if…
Xerox - VersaLink C405 has the measurable edge on color, has adf, ppm color.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Brother - HL-L2460DW wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Xerox - VersaLink C405 wins
- ▲Has Color.
- ▲Has ADF.
- ▲Pages/min (color): 36 vs 0.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Brother - HL-L2460DW | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser | Laser AIO (color) |
| Color | false | truelead |
| Pages/min (mono) | 36 | 36 |
| Pages/min (color) | 0 | 36lead |
| Resolution | 1200x1200 dpi | 600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Brother - HL-L2460DW | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | false | truelead |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |