Looking to upgrade your home office or remote work setup? Brother has a reputation for building quiet, efficient, and affordable printers, and two of their most popular models — the HL-L2390DW and the MFC-J4335DW — are both excellent picks depending on what you need.
But they’re very different machines.
So if you're stuck between the two, let’s break it down so you can choose the one that fits your life — and take advantage of a limited-time discount code while you're at it.
At a glance:
The Brother HL-L2390DW is a monochrome laser printer – fast, clean black-and-white printing only.
The Brother MFC-J4335DW is a color inkjet printer – all-in-one with color printing, fax, and scanning.
They serve different purposes — one is a reliable B&W workhorse, the other is a full-color, multi-function ink-saving machine.
The HL-L2390DW is built for people who:
Print only in black and white
Want laser-sharp text
Don’t care about printing in color
Need a fast, low-maintenance machine
Want no subscription, no gimmicks
This model is perfect if you mainly print invoices, forms, return labels, tax documents, shipping slips, or other text-heavy pages.
It doesn’t have Wi-Fi bells and whistles for mobile printing (though it does offer wireless setup), but it’s super reliable, quiet, and fast. It also includes flatbed scanning and basic copying — more than enough for most home needs.
Bonus: Laser printers like this one don’t suffer from dried-out ink cartridges — so if you print occasionally, it’ll be ready to go every time.
The MFC-J4335DW is a better fit if you:
Need to print in color
Want to use AirPrint or Google Cloud Print
Frequently scan, copy, or fax documents
Want ultra-low ink costs
Prefer a newer, more connected experience
This model uses Brother’s INKvestment Tank system, which includes up to a year of ink in the box. Refills are super affordable — you’ll save a lot of money if you're replacing cartridges often right now.
It prints color and black-and-white, and it’s surprisingly fast for an inkjet. Plus, it supports mobile printing, two-sided printing, and has a small display for navigating everything easily.
If you print a mix of documents — invoices, school projects, occasional photos, return labels — this is the better all-around pick.
Here’s how to decide:
If you only print B&W and want zero hassle:
Go with the HL-L2390DW – it’s rock-solid, fast, and cheap to run.
If you need color or want all-in-one features (print, scan, copy, fax):
Go with the MFC-J4335DW – it’s more versatile, future-proof, and saves money on ink over time.
Brother is running two deals — and both models qualify.
Use code TAKE10NOW at Brother-USA.com to get 10% off any printer.
Spend over $150 and use code SUMMER20 to get 20% off your order.
Here’s how I actually use the HL-L2390DW every week:
🧾 Printing invoices, packing slips, return labels
📝 Scanning signed contracts and uploading them to cloud
📑 Making quick copies of paper docs
🖨️ Batch printing PDFs, checklists, or drafts before meetings
It's not flashy. It's not fancy.
But it works — every time.
Both printers are excellent — but they solve different problems.
The HL-L2390DW is perfect if you want a basic, high-speed B&W printer that you’ll rarely have to think about.
The MFC-J4335DW is a do-it-all home office machine with color printing, smart features, and massive ink savings — ideal for modern work-from-home life.
Whichever you choose, don’t forget the promo codes. These printers already save you money — and now they’ll save you even more.