The HP LaserJet Pro M15w is a compact and sturdy printer, so it won't take up much space on your desk or in your shop. It has an excellent black page yield and cost-per-print but because the drum unit is built into the toner cartridge, the cartridge is more expensive. That said, it saves you from having to replace the drum unit separately. It doesn't have a scanner and isn't made for printing photos. You can plug it into your computer directly with the provided cable, or connect with Wi-Fi Direct, but you can't print from a USB thumb drive or an SD card.
Our Verdict
The HP LaserJet Pro M15 wireless printer is a terrible family option. It's a monochrome printer that doesn't include a scanner and has terrible photo printing quality. Its black page yield is excellent, but it doesn't support any external storage options, so you won't be able to connect a USB thumb drive to print your documents.
- Small, compact, well-built design.
- No scanner.
- Can't print in color.
- Doesn't support external storage devices.
The HP LaserJet Pro M15 wireless printer is a poor home or small office option. While its small design makes it easy to fit almost everywhere, it doesn't have a scanner or color printing. You can print an impressive amount of pages before needing to change the cartridge, and the design gives you good access to paper jams. Unfortunately, this printer doesn't include an ethernet port.
- High black page yield.
- Low cost-per-print.
- No ethernet.
- No display screen.
- Doesn't support Microsoft files or text files.
The HP LaserJet Pro M15w printer is a mediocre option for students. It has a decent printing speed with an excellent black page yield, which can be incredibly useful when printing long essays or bodies of work. However, it doesn't have a scanner or color printing and doesn't support Microsoft Office files.
- High black page yield.
- Low cost-per-print.
- Small, compact, well-built design.
- Doesn't support Microsoft files or text files.
- Doesn't support external storage devices.
The HP LaserJet Pro M15w is a decent black and white laser printer. It uses a single black toner cartridge, which has a very high page yield. It doesn't have a scanner, but the compact size makes it a better option if you're tight on space. It only has a decent printing speed overall, which is surprising for a laser printer, but if you're only printing a single page, it's able to print it out very quickly.
- High black page yield.
- Low cost-per-print.
- No scanner.
The HP LaserJet Pro M15 wireless printer is a bad casual photo printer. The printing quality is terrible, and it doesn't support any photo paper sizes. Because the black page yield is so high, the cost-per-print is low. However, it can only print on regular paper, and not glossy paper.
- Can't print in color.
Changelog
- Updated May 11, 2021: Changed Photo Printing value in Cost-Per-Print box from $0.125 to N/A.
- Updated Apr 02, 2021: Corrected an error with the product's weight.
- Updated Feb 08, 2021: Fixed error that listed Display Screen overall score as N/A. This score was changed to 0.
- Updated Jul 02, 2020: Review published.
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The HP LaserJet Pro M15 wireless printer is a reasonable black and white laser printer. Its small and compact design makes it ideal for small businesses or home offices with little space. Compared to other printers, the M15w doesn't include a display screen and lacks any extra features like a scanner or color printing.
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Although the Brother MFC-L2820DW and the HP LaserJet Pro M15w are both monochrome laser printers, the Brother is an all-in-one, while the HP is a print-only unit. The Brother is better overall; it has a sturdier build, a better display, faster printing speed, and automatic duplex printing capability. However, the HP yields more prints, making its cost-per-print slightly lower. The HP's drum is integrated into the cartridge, which makes maintenance easier, but it can end up costing more because you would have to discard any remaining toner if the drum gets damaged.
The HP ENVY Photo 7155 and the HP LaserJet Pro M15w are two very different printers. If you are looking to print in color with a focus on photos, then the Envy is a better option. If, however, you want to print in black and white, with a low cost-per-print and a high black page yield, then the LaserJet is your best bet.
The Brother HL-L2390DW is better than the HP LaserJet Pro M15w for most uses. The Brother has a scanner, prints much faster, and supports automatic duplex printing. However, the HP yields more prints, so you won't have to replace the toner cartridge as often as on the Brother.
The Xerox B210/DNI and the HP LaserJet Pro M15w are two very similar black and white printers. Both printers do not have a display screen or a scanner. However, the Xerox has a better build and design quality and includes an ethernet connection, making it a better option for office use.
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