- Table of Contents
- Intro
- Our Verdict
- Test Results
- Differences
- Compared To Others
- Deals
- Discussions
The Brother HL-L2370DW is a simple monochrome printer. Its functionalities are limited since it doesn't print in color or have a scanner. However, it excels at what it's designed to do, which is print plain documents in black and white, quickly and affordably. It uses a single black toner cartridge with a remarkably high page yield. The cartridges aren't too expensive either, so the cost-per-print is outstandingly low. However, since the drum unit is separate from the cartridges, you will need to eventually purchase a replacement drum unit. It's also important to be certain that you don't need to be able to print in color or scan documents before committing to a simple monochrome printer. If all you need is something that can print in black and white, though, then this printer is a superb option.
Our Verdict
The Brother HL-L2370DW is a terrible family printer since it doesn't print in color or have a scanner. It only prints photos in black and white on plain paper, which isn't ideal when you're saving treasured memories. The lack of a scanner is also impractical come tax season when there are different receipts and forms to copy. However, if all your family needs is a simple black and white printer, then it's an excellent option since it prints quickly and is affordable to use.
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Excellent page yield and cost-per-print.
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Great connectivity options.
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Only prints in black and white.
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Doesn't have a scanner.
The Brother HL-L2370DW is middling for home or small office use. If your business needs something to simply print out documents in black and white, then it's excellent. Its cost-per-page is very low, it prints quickly, and it has lots of connectivity options. Otherwise, it's not very versatile since it doesn't print in color, or have a scanner.
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Excellent page yield and cost-per-print.
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Remarkably fast printing speed.
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Great connectivity options.
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Only prints in black and white.
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Doesn't have a scanner.
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Bad 1-line display screen.
The Brother HL-L2370DW is an okay student printer overall, but it depends on your particular needs. It's an excellent choice if you only ever need to print documents in black and white, since the cost-per-print is remarkably low, and it prints very quickly. However, if you need to be able to print diagrams or illustrations in color, or scan your notes, then it's a bad choice since it doesn't have a scanner or print in color.
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Excellent page yield and cost-per-print.
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Remarkably fast printing speed.
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Great connectivity options.
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Only prints in black and white.
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Doesn't have a scanner.
The Brother HL-L2370DW is an excellent black and white laser printer. It uses a single black toner cartridge, which has a very high page yield. The toner isn't too expensive either, so the cost-per-print is very affordable. This printer also prints very quickly, which is great when you're in a rush. It doesn't have a scanner, but the compact size makes it a better option if you're tight on space.
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Excellent page yield and cost-per-print.
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Remarkably fast printing speed.
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Bad 1-line display screen.
The Brother HL-L2370DW is a terrible printer for printing photos. It can't print in color and its photo printing quality is bad. Additionally, it can't print on glossy photo paper and doesn't support any photo paper sizes.
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Only prints in black and white.
- 2.2 Family
- 6.2 Small/Home Office
- 6.5 Student
- 8.7 Black & White
- 1.7 Casual Photo
- Updated May 11, 2021: Changed Photo Printing value in Cost-Per-Print box from $0.125 to N/A.
- Updated Jun 08, 2020: A bug rendering incorrect information in the Cartridge box has been fixed.
- Updated Jun 08, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.1.
Test Results
The Brother HL-L2370DW is a straightforward printer with a very simple, easy-to-use design. The body of the printer feels durable and the paper input tray is quite sturdy. The toner cartridge and drum units are easy to access from the front of the printer, and there's a spot in the back that provides good access in case of a paper jam. Unfortunately, the power cable is integrated into the printer—if it breaks, you'll need to replace the whole printer. Otherwise, the printer is very well-built.
The Brother HL-L2370DW is a compact printer. Since it doesn't have a scanner, it's not very tall, which makes it suitable for placement in a small dorm room or home office.
This printer has a bad display screen. It uses a 1-line LCD display located on the top-right hand side of the printer. It's hard to see the screen clearly unless you're standing directly over the printing and looking at it head-on. The screen responds quickly, but the menu is challenging to navigate with only five physical buttons. Fortunately, this is a very simple printer, so you shouldn't need to go into the menu too often.
- Brother TN-730 starter toner cartridge
- Brother DR-730 drum unit
- Quick setup guide and CD
The Brother HL-L2370DW has an outstanding monochrome cartridge system. The standard black toner cartridge has a remarkably high page yield, so you shouldn't have to replace the toner very often unless you print at a very high volume. There are higher yield toner options available as well, with the TN760 and the TN770 cartridges expected to last even longer. However, the drum eventually needs to be replaced, adding an extra cost down the road. If you want a printer with a much higher page yield, check out the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw.
This printer accepts third-party toner cartridges; however, using them may void your warranty.
This black and white printer doesn't have an integrated scanner. If you're looking for a printer with a scanner and color printing, check out the HP ENVY Photo 6255.
Update 05/11/2021: We initially set a value for Photo Printing, but we changed this to N/A since this printer isn't designed for photo printing.
Like most black and white laser printers, the Brother L2370DW's cost-per-print is outstandingly low. Do keep in mind, however, that the drum unit also needs to be replaced eventually and isn't factored into the cost-per-print. If you'd like a monochrome laser printer with a drum unit included in the toner cartridge, check out the HP LaserJet M209dwe.
This printer has an exceptionally fast printing speed. The first page takes a little longer, but once it's warmed up, this printer can churn out a full 30-page article in under a minute, which is outstanding.
The Brother HL-L2370DW doesn't print in color. If you prefer a color printer, check out the Brother HL-L3270CDW Laser.
The Brother HL-L2370DW is a black and white laser printer, so it's not meant for printing photos - it doesn't support printing on glossy paper or a 4" x 6" format. When printing photos on 8.5" x 11" plain paper, there's a lot of banding. The dotted halftone pattern is quite noticeable up close, but most details are visible from a regular viewing distance.
Note that these results are based on the actual physical photo, not the scanned image provided for reference above, which may not be representative of the printer's photo print quality.
If you want to print photos, it's better to go with a color inkjet printer like the Canon PIXMA TS8320.
This printer has an adjustable input tray that supports most standard formats of plain paper for black and white printing.
The Brother HLL2370DW has great connectivity options. The only wireless feature missing is Bluetooth support, which shouldn't be much of an issue since it has AirPrint and Mopria for mobile printing, as well as Wi-Fi Direct if you're not in range of a router. However, you can't print directly off a USB storage device or SD card.
This printer is compatible with the Brother iPrint&Scan app, which supports the printing of all the most common printable file types. You can also check the printer's toner level, and order new toner online.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
There's a variant of the Brother HL-L2370DW called the Brother HL-L2350DW. It's nearly identical, but the HL-L2350DW doesn't yield as many pages, prints slightly lower, and lacks an Ethernet port.
Compared To Other Printers
The Brother HL-L2370DW is an excellent monochrome laser printer. However, its lack of a scanner makes it less ideal for small offices compared to other all-in-ones. For other options, check out our recommendations for the best laser printers, the best home printers, and the best all-in-one printers.
The Brother HL-L2370DW and the Brother HL-L2350DW are very similar. They're both compact, monochrome laser printers with no scanner; however, the HL-L2370DW offers more. It has a higher page yield at a lower cost-per-print, and it also accepts two higher-yield cartridge sizes instead of just one like the HL-L2350DW. It also prints slightly faster, and it has an Ethernet port for those who want to print via a wired connection to their router.
The Brother HL-L2390DW and the HL-L2370DW are two very similar models. They are both black and white printers. However, the HL-L2390DW model includes a scanner. If the cost per print and page yield are your only two criteria, the HL-L2370DW is the better option.
The Brother HL-L3270CDW Laser is a better overall printer than the Brother HL-L2370DW. The HL-L2370DW can only print in black, while the HL-L3270CDW is a color printer. Neither option includes a scanner, but the HL-L3270CDW has good color accuracy.
The Brother HL-L2395DW and the Brother HL-L2370DW are both monochrome laser printers. However, the L2370DW is a simple printer-only unit that's excellent at black-and-white printing, as it has a better black page yield and cost-per-print than the L2395DW. On the other hand, the L2395DW has a high-resolution flatbed scanner with copy capabilities. As both are monochrome laser units, they're particularly terrible at printing photos.
The Brother HL-L2370DW is a monochrome laser printer-only unit that's an excellent black and white printer, while the Brother MFC-J805DW INKvestment Tank is an all-in-one color inkjet printer better suited for a wider variety of uses. The L2370DW prints black-only documents significantly faster and has an Ethernet port. On the other hand, the J805DW has a flatbed scanner and ADF, a significantly better cost-per-print and page yields, and overall adequate photo printing performance with the ability to print on glossy photo paper formats.
The Brother HL-L2370DW is a much better printer than the HP LaserJet Pro M15w. Both printers use a single black toner cartridge, which has a very high page yield, and the cost-per-print is very low. However, the Brother prints much faster than the HP, and its mobile app supports printing of Microsoft Office files and text files.
The Xerox B210/DNI and the Brother HL-L2370DW are two similar monochrome printers. Both use a single black toner cartridge with a remarkably high page yield and low cost-per-print. The biggest difference between the two is the mobile app. The Brother iPrint&Scan app is exceptional and works with both Apple and Android. The Xerox app doesn't work with Android at the time of our testing.
For black-only printing, the Brother HL-L2370DW is much better than the HP LaserJet MFP M234dw. The Brother yields more black pages and accepts third-party cartridges. The cost-per-print is similar between the two, but keep in mind that the HP's drum unit is built into the cartridge, while the Brother's is a separate unit that you need to replace manually, which is another added expense. The Brother prints significantly faster, and its input tray can hold more paper, up to 250 pages compared to the HP's 150-page capacity. On the other hand, the HP might be a better choice if you need a scanner because the Brother doesn't have one.
The HP LaserJet M209dwe and the Brother HL-L2370DW are two monochrome laser printers with no scanners. While both have remarkably high page yields and very low cost-per-prints, the Brother prints significantly faster, and the Brother iPrint&Scan app is better than the HP Smart app. However, keep in mind that the drum unit is a separate unit on the Brother and needs to be replaced eventually, which adds an extra cost over time. On the other hand, the drum unit on the HP is included in the toner cartridge. Note that the HP printer only accepts original HP cartridges, so you can't use third-party toner.
The Brother LH-2370DW is a slightly better monochrome printer for producing black and white documents than the Lexmark B2236dw. The Brother has a slightly better build, it can yield many more pages from its toner cartridge, and its cost-per-print is more affordable. It also has a better mobile app that can print Microsoft Office files.
The Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw and the Brother HL-L2370DW are both monochrome laser printers. The Kyocera yields many more pages at a lower cost-per-print, and it supports printing off a USB thumb drive. On the other hand, the Brother prints a bit faster, and it supports Apple AirPrint. Also, there are higher-yield versions of its toner available if you want to increase its yield, but we didn't test them.