Researched India printer scores with exact offers, full replacement-supply arithmetic, workflow features and manufacturer warranty caveats.
Quick Verdict
Brother HL-L2440DW scores 69/100 and HP Laser 1008a scores 56/100 on our office profile. Their checked totals are ₹13,435 and ₹11,799. The Brother adds Wi-Fi and automatic print duplex. The HP is cheaper upfront and USB-only with manual duplex. Both are print-only monochrome lasers, without a scanner.
Researched, not hands-on tested.Final editorial review: 9 November 2026. India offer and consumable price snapshot: 8 November 2026. Scores are our editorial assessment of published specifications, supply costs and India support. We did not print test pages, measure speed, inspect photographs or run reliability tests.
Printer | Profile score /100 | Product price | Listed fee | Comparison total | Checked offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brother HL-L2440DW | 69 | ₹13,279 | ₹156 | ₹13,435 | Flipkart |
HP Laser 1008a | 56 | ₹11,799 | ₹0 | ₹11,799 | Amazon.in |
Where to buy (11 Nov 2026 prices): HP Laser 1008a: Computech (₹10,399) · MD Computers (₹13,000); Brother HL-L2440DW: Computech (₹13,499). The totals above use the offers we checked.
Comparison totals add a separately displayed mandatory marketplace fee. Delivery, optional protection, bank discounts, exchange offers and promotional gifts are excluded. These are dated offers, not a guarantee of the lowest checkout price. Verify the named model and authorised India invoice; a retailer title does not establish manufacturer specifications.
Printer | Colour | Scan/copy | Wi-Fi | Automatic print duplex | ADF | Published speed/specification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brother HL-L2440DW | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | mono laser, duplex, Wi-Fi, 30 ppm |
HP Laser 1008a | No | No | No | No | No | mono laser, print only, USB, 22 ppm |
Automatic print duplex means printing both sides. It does not establish two-sided ADF scanning. A flatbed scanner needs each sheet placed manually. Speeds are maker claims under the stated test method; draft ppm, ISO ipm and a complete scan/copy workflow are different measures.
Original benchmarksutra research. Not a hands-on test.
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The decision behind the price gap
The Brother premium is ₹1,636. Its selected full toner-plus-drum allowance is ₹2.57 per mono page, compared with ₹4.38 for the HP cartridge. The difference is about ₹1.81 per page. On proportional replacement-supply consumption alone, the premium is recovered after roughly 905 pages. This excludes starter toner, whole-cartridge purchase timing, paper, maintenance and any change in prices; it is not a guaranteed cash payback point.
Wi-Fi and automatic print duplex may justify the Brother premium independently of ink maths when several devices share the printer or two-sided output is routine. The HP can still fit a single USB-connected computer with low volume and manual page handling. Neither can scan forms. Buying an external scanner changes the complete purchase decision and is outside these printer totals.
The drum distinction
The Brother allowance selects the lower per-page verified TN-2570 capacity and adds the separate DR-2570 at its current maker reference of 13,000 pages. The HP 166A is counted once. Do not compare the Brother’s toner-only number against the HP’s full cartridge and call it a complete supply comparison. Actual drum life depends on job size and operating conditions, so the allowance remains illustrative.
Speed evidence needs the exact model
Brother rates the HL-L2440DW at 30 ppm. The older HP 1008a record borrowed some details from the Wi-Fi 1008w; this refresh adds the exact-model HP Support India page for the USB unit and its one-year hardware warranty. HP’s related India store headline and technical table show 21 versus 22 ppm; the score’s 20–29 ppm band is unchanged. We do not assert a measured 30-to-22 speed ratio or infer Wi-Fi from the w suffix of a different model.
Where each printer fits
Brother HL-L2440DW — Print-only laser with Wi-Fi and duplex
69/100 on the office profile; ₹13,435 checked total.Brother rates it at 30 ppm and includes automatic print duplex and Wi-Fi. It has no scanner, copier or ADF. The separate drum must be allowed for alongside toner; counting toner alone understates replacement supplies. It costs more than the checked HP 1008a, but the connectivity and duplex difference is concrete even before considering the supply allowance.
Support evidence:1 year on-site warranty (Brother India product page).
Official model specifications·Checked direct offer
HP Laser 1008a — Lower purchase price, USB and manual duplex
56/100 on the office profile; ₹11,799 checked total.This is a print-only monochrome laser with USB and manual duplex. The exact-model HP Support India page confirms a one-year limited hardware warranty, replacing the old assumption from the 1008w. The selected 166A reference costs ₹6,566 for a claimed 1,500 pages. Check the precise compatible cartridge code for the India unit; do not infer Wi-Fi from a similarly named 1008w.
Support evidence:One-year limited hardware warranty (HP Support India, exact Laser 1008a model 2101513671). Supersedes the old assumption from the 1008w.
Official model specifications·Checked direct offer
Replacement-supply allowance, not measured running cost
Printer | Mono allowance/page | Full-colour document allowance/page | Purchase + 7,200-page supply allowance |
|---|---|---|---|
Brother HL-L2440DW | ₹2.57 | Mono only | ₹31,933 |
HP Laser 1008a | ₹4.38 | Mono only | ₹43,316 |
The illustration uses 7,200 pages: 200 a month for 36 months. Colour-capable printers use 80% mono and 20% colour documents; mono models use all mono. It charges replacement supplies on every page and gives no credit for bundled starter ink or toner. It isnot actual three-year cash ownership cost. It excludes paper, electricity, cleaning, wastage and maintenance parts with no verified replacement interval. A part-used bottle is treated proportionally; actual purchases come in whole bottles or cartridges. Displayed per-page figures are rounded; scores use full precision.
Brother HL-L2440DW — supply arithmetic
Mono = 11000.0/5000 + 4800.0/13000 = 2.569231 rupees/page.
Supply used in the allowance | Reference price | Maker yield/pages | Yield basis and availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TN-2570XXL Black toner (super high capacity) | ₹11,000 | 5000 | Declared yield in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752; https://schema.org/InStock | |
DR-2570 Drum | ₹4,800 | 13000 | Current Brother India DR2570 supply page states 13,000 pages; drum life varies with job size and operating conditions. Replaces the prior 15,000-page reference.; https://schema.org/InStock |
This calculation uses one capacity option for each colour. A larger and smaller compatible cartridge are alternatives, not cumulative supplies. A toner cartridge that already contains its drum is counted once; a genuinely separate matching drum is added once. Manufacturer yields are estimates, not a promise for your documents.
HP Laser 1008a — supply arithmetic
Mono = 6566.0/1500 = 4.377333 rupees/page.
Supply used in the allowance | Reference price | Maker yield/pages | Yield basis and availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HP 166A Black Original Laser Toner Cartridge (W1660A) | ₹6,566 | 1500 | ISO/IEC 19752 declared yield (stated on the HP India 1188w/1008w spec pages; the 166A supply page itself gives no basis); Maker-listed; see store delivery availability |
This calculation uses one capacity option for each colour. A larger and smaller compatible cartridge are alternatives, not cumulative supplies. A toner cartridge that already contains its drum is counted once; a genuinely separate matching drum is added once. Manufacturer yields are estimates, not a promise for your documents.
The seven ratings behind the result
Rating row | Brother HL-L2440DW | HP Laser 1008a | Profile weight |
|---|---|---|---|
Print quality | 6 | 6 | 10 |
Running cost | 5 | 4 | 20 |
Speed | 9 | 8 | 25 |
Features | 5.5 | 3 | 20 |
Build & paper handling | 8 | 7 | 15 |
Warranty & service | 6.5 | 6 | 5 |
India value | 7.5 | 5 | 5 |
How to read the scores
Every printer receives seven ratings out of 10. A buyer profile changes their weights, and the weighted total is divided by 10. Lists sort by the unrounded result; the displayed integer uses half-up rounding. Home weighs quality and running cost at 20 points each; the ink-tank profile gives running cost 35. Office gives speed 25 and features 20. Photo gives the specification-based quality proxy 50, but that proxy is not a measured assessment of a print’s colours, detail or longevity. The budget list uses home weights; laser uses office weights.
Tiers are S at 90+, A at 80–89, B at 70–79, C at 60–69 and D below 60. A score difference is not a percentage improvement in printed quality or speed. Use the relevant profile and the missing-feature notes, rather than treating all printers with the same visible integer as interchangeable.Read the full Printer Score methodology.
Check the job before buying the printer
Count pages and colour pages separately.A mono machine cannot meet a colour requirement, however low its score-model allowance. If photographs are occasional, compare the purchase premium with the cost of an external print service rather than assuming a dedicated photo printer pays for itself.
Choose the scanning workflow.An ADF can feed loose documents; books and fragile pages still need a suitable flatbed. Automatic print duplex and two-sided scan/copy are different features. Check both directions explicitly if you handle signed forms in batches.
Check current drivers for your actual device.Wi-Fi alone does not establish AirPrint, Linux or current macOS support. Use the exact maker model’s download page. Old retailer text may list retired cloud services; those are not a current feature promise.
Read warranty limits together.“One year or 30,000 pages” ends when the first limit is reached. Onsite coverage may be limited by distance or municipal boundaries. Registration gifts, optional paid cover and retailer-only extended-warranty claims are not automatic additions to the standard maker term.
Budget for more than ink.Paper, maintenance cartridges, cleaning, waste ink, replacement printheads and low-volume interruptions can affect spending. We have not established a predictable replacement interval for every part, so the supply scenario cannot promise a cash ownership bill.
Verify refill identity and availability.Match bottle or cartridge code, colour and capacity to the model. Do not use a generic marketplace title as proof of genuine supply or seller authorisation. An out-of-stock published price is a reference, not an available purchase offer.
Also available on Moglix
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better print quality?
We have not printed the same documents on both or measured colour, detail or consistency. Our rating is a specification-based editorial proxy. It should not be quoted as a measured print-quality result.
Is the lower per-page figure always the cheaper purchase?
No. Include the printer price and the number and mix of pages you expect to print. The proportional supply allowance does not credit initial ink or toner and cannot predict exact cash purchase timing.
Do both include scanning and automatic duplex?
Read the feature table for this pair. Printing both sides, scanning a flatbed and feeding a stack automatically are separate capabilities. A shared model family name does not establish all three.
Can I use a cheaper compatible cartridge or refill?
This comparison uses the identified original-labelled supplies and maker yields. It does not assume third-party ink has the same yield, quality, warranty implications or reliability. Confirm current compatible part codes for the exact India unit.
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Sources and editorial note
Maker specifications and supplies are linked above; the arithmetic tables identify each supply price and yield basis. Final editorial review: 9 November 2026; price and consumable snapshot: 8 November 2026. Global or regional support pages are identified in the research record when used. Model-specific India terms take priority over a retailer title or a generic brand banner. Rankings and buying judgements are original editorial work; commercial eligibility does not determine scores or order.
