Brother HL-L3280CDW
Exact average 79.0 · 2 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 75
Image: Brother4 professional reviewers tested the Brother HL-L3280CDW, and 2 recommend it. Most praised: performance. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by AppleInsider, PCMag Middle East, Popular Mechanics and 1 more
The catch: Color toner is expensive, and there is no scanner or copier.
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
2 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 4 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 80AppleInsider
A reasonably priced color laser that suits mostly black-and-white office printing with occasional color.
Read AppleInsider review - 70PCMag Middle East
A fast color laser-class printer with excellent print quality at a modest price.
Read PCMag Middle East review - 89est.Popular Mechanics
The reviewer calls it an excellent, fast, reliable and sturdy printer worth buying once.
Read Popular Mechanics review - 77est.Digital Trends
A fast, durable, low-cost color laser with good document quality, but the reviewer recommends the pricier HL-L3295CDW for better long-term value.
Read Digital Trends review
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Common questions
Is the Brother HL-L3280CDW worth it?
Critics are divided: 2 of 4 recommend it. Color toner is expensive, and there is no scanner or copier.
Do critics agree about the Brother HL-L3280CDW?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (PCMag Middle East) to 89 (Popular Mechanics), a spread of 19 points across 4 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Brother HL-L3280CDW?
Price (3 of 4 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Brother HL-L3280CDW?
The Epson EcoTank ET-2980 (critic score 80), top pick, narrowly.