Brother - MFC-L8905CDW vs HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Between the MFC-L8905CDW and LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw, the MFC-L8905CDW comes out ahead in color and pages/min (color), while the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw wins on pages/min (mono). Overall, the MFC-L8905CDW scores 68.8 and the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw scores 77.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the MFC-L8905CDW if you care most about color and pages/min (color). The biggest gaps in its favor are color, pages/min (color).
Pick the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if you care most about pages/min (mono). Its strongest claims are pages/min (mono).
Both ship with comparable auto duplex, adf, airprint, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Brother - MFC-L8905CDW wins
- ▲Has Color.
- ▲Pages/min (color): 33 vs 0.
Why HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 27.27% more. 42 vs 33.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Brother - MFC-L8905CDW | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO (color) | Laser AIO |
| Color | truelead | false |
| Pages/min (mono) | 33 | 42lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 33lead | 0 |
| Resolution | 2400x600 dpi | 1200x1200 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Brother - MFC-L8905CDW | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fi | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |
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