The 5 Best Laser Printers - Spring 2021 Reviews

The Canon imageCLASS MF743Cdw is the best color laser printer for small or home offices that we've tested. This fantastically well-built printer is equipped with a flatbed scanner with hinges that lift to scan thick items. Also, it has an automatic document feeder that can automatically process long, double-sided documents. Surprisingly for a laser printer, it prints reasonably detailed-looking photos.

It yields an incredibly high number of black and color pages, so you shouldn't need to replace the toner cartridge often, even if you print frequently. This helps to keep the cost-per-print excellently low, although overall costs increase quickly if you print in color most often. While black documents aren't extremely fast at printing, color documents are incredibly quick. Also, it has fantastic connection options, offering a range of wireless and wired options to suit your needs.

Unfortunately, while it has a flatbed scanner, the resolution maxes out at 600 DPI. It's lower than most other printers, but it should be high enough for most office uses. Also, it doesn't support Bluetooth printing, which may be an issue for you if this is your preferred printing method. Nevertheless, this is a superb office printer, and it's among the best all-in-one printers we've tested.

The best monochrome laser printer we've tested is the Canon imageCLASS MF445dw. It's an incredibly well-built all-in-one model that provides easy access to paper jams and toner cartridges. It has impressive scanner features, including a flatbed scanner, an automatic document feeder that performs duplex scanning, and fax capabilities. The scanner lid stays open on its own, so you don't have to hold it up while placing a document on the flatbed.

The page yield for the black toner is exceptionally high, which keeps the cost-per-print very low since you won't have to replace the toner often. It's very fast at printing the first page, and subsequent pages come out even faster. It has fantastic connectivity options, and you can even print directly off a USB thumb drive. It's also compatible with the Canon PRINT Business app, where you can print, scan, copy, and perform maintenance tasks right from your smartphone.

Unfortunately, like most laser printers, it's terrible at printing pictures, and it can't print on glossy photo paper. Also, since it's a monochrome model, you need to make sure you won't need the option to print in color before buying it. Overall, this is a great monochrome laser option, and it's among the best printers for small businesses that we've tested.

The best laser printer in the budget category that we've tested is the Brother HL-L2390DW. This all-in-one monochrome model has a remarkably high page yield, resulting in a very low cost-per-print. It has an amazing printing speed. While the first page takes a bit longer, subsequent pages are much faster, producing a 30-page document in less than one minute.

It has a high-resolution flatbed scanner with lid hinges that can raise to accommodate thicker items like books or manuals. There are decent wired and wireless connection options, including USB, Wi-Fi, and support for Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service. It's also compatible with the Brother iPrint&Scan app, from where you can print, scan, and copy directly to your mobile device.

Unfortunately, it doesn't have a sheetfed scanner, and it can't automatically scan double-sided documents. Also, since it's a monochrome laser model, it can't print in color and produces photos that look terrible. It doesn't support Bluetooth, and there's no Ethernet port. Nonetheless, this is an impressive laser option, especially if you're on a budget.