The 5 Best Laser Printers - Summer 2022 Reviews

The best laser printer we've tested is the Canon imageCLASS MF445dw. It's an all-in-one monochrome model with an incredible page yield, making it a great choice for offices that regularly print in bulk. The cartridge is a little expensive, but it has the drum unit built-in, so you don't need to spend more money to replace the drum separately. It wakes from an idle state very quickly, and it prints black text documents at amazing speed. It has an ADF-equipped scanner that can scan double-sided documents in a single pass and turn document scans into text files for editing. You can connect to the printer via USB, wired LAN, or Wi-Fi, and it supports Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service.

Unfortunately, this model is hard to find at most major retailers at the time of writing. While you can likely find it through third-party sellers on marketplaces, you'll have to pay a bit more than the regular $350USD MSRP that it usually sells for. Alternatively, you can get the new version, the Canon imageCLASS MF455dw, which has much better availability. While we haven't tested it yet, we expect it to perform similarly.

Our budget pick is the Brother MFC-L2710dw. It's feature-rich, performs well, and best of all, it's affordable. It has wide connectivity options so you can print from various devices, and it's compatible with Brother's iPrint&Scan mobile app, allowing you to print, copy, and even scan using your smartphone's camera. It prints very quickly at up to 32 pages per minute, and its input tray holds 250 sheets of paper, allowing you to complete large print jobs with minimal interruptions.

It prints almost 2000 pages with a single toner cartridge, so you won't have to replace the cartridge often unless you print a lot. The toner is relatively inexpensive, which helps keep the cost-per-print low; however, the drum unit is a separate unit that you'll have to spend extra to replace. There are higher-yield cartridges available, and it accepts third-party toner, which might help you save some money.

The best color laser printer we've tested is the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw. It feels remarkably well-built, has plenty of connectivity options, and is compatible with HP's mobile app. The toner cartridges yield around 2400 black or 2100 color pages, and higher-yield cartridges are available. The cost-per-print is great, and you won't have to worry about replacing the drum unit as it's in the cartridge. It prints very quickly at 21 black or 29 color pages per minute, can perform double-sided printing, and doesn't take too long to wake up from an idle state.

It prints colors with reasonable accuracy, but like most laser printers, it isn't ideal for photo printing. The scanner has every feature imaginable, including an ADF, duplex scanning capability, and optical character recognition, and it scans up to 25 pages per minute. It's an outstanding color laser printer that'll satisfy most needs; just make sure to make some space on your desk as it's pretty bulky.

If you don't need a scanner and want to save some money on a standalone printer, the Brother HL-L2370dw might be a good fit. The build quality is great, and the design allows easy access to the toner cartridge and paper jams. The regular toner cartridge yields a little over 1200 pages, so you won't have to replace it often. There are higher-yield cartridges available, and the printer also accepts third-party toners. The toner is relatively inexpensive, but the drum unit is a separate piece that'll need maintenance. It prints up to 35 pages per minute, and it can perform automatic double-sided printing. Overall, this is a great laser printer to consider if you don't need a scanner and would rather save some money.

If you want the printer with the best page yield for high-volume printing, get the HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1202w. It's a monochrome laser printer with a toner tank, similar to supertank inkjet models, meaning you can refill the tank as needed with toner bottles. A full tank yields about 9500 black pages, the best page yield we've tested. Plus, the toner bottles are cheap, which helps keep costs low over time. The downside with this design is that you have to replace the drum unit separately.

It prints reasonably fast at 20 pages per minute over a USB connection and doesn't take long to warm up; however, it can't perform double-sided printing automatically, meaning you have to flip the pages manually. You can print via a wired USB connection or Wi-Fi, and it supports Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service.