Two of the most recommended monochrome laser printers go head to head. The Brother HL-L2350DW and Canon imageCLASS MF445dw both represent excellent value in the mono laser market but differ in features, speed, and price.
Side-by-Side Specification Comparison
Speed
The Canon MF445dw is significantly faster at 40 ppm versus the Brother's 32 ppm. For workgroups or high-volume single users, this is a meaningful difference. For light to moderate home use, the Brother's 32 ppm is more than sufficient.
Feature Set
This is not a fair fight. The Canon MF445dw is a full AIO with print, scan, copy, and fax. The Brother HL-L2350DW is a print-only laser — no scanning, no copying. If you need AIO capability, the Canon wins by default.
Running Costs
Both have competitive running costs. The Canon 057H high-yield toner yields 10,000 pages at $0.016/page. The Brother TN-760 yields 3,000 pages at $0.018/page. For very high volumes, the Canon's larger toner cartridge advantage compounds.
Price
The Brother HL-L2350DW typically retails for $130–150, making it one of the most affordable laser printers available. The Canon MF445dw is significantly more expensive at $280–350, reflecting its full AIO feature set.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose the Brother HL-L2350DW if: budget is tight, you only need printing, and you already have a scanner. Choose the Canon MF445dw if: you need scan and copy functionality, want faster speeds, or print very high volumes.
Verdict
If budget is the primary concern and you don't need scanning, the Brother HL-L2350DW is the obvious choice. If you want the better-performing, more versatile machine and the price is acceptable, the Canon MF445dw is the superior printer.