When you're comparing printers and scanners for a home office, the first and most important question is whether you need color output. The Brother HL-L2405W Wireless Monochrome Laser Printer and the Canon PIXMA MX922 Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer take opposite approaches to that question. The Brother is a compact black-and-white laser that delivers fast, clean text prints. The Canon is a color inkjet all-in-one that also copies and scans, with a built-in high-resolution scanner. Which one fits your routine comes down to how much of your work depends on color and image detail.
Quick verdict
If your printing is mostly text and you want a new, no-fuss machine, the Brother HL-L2405W is the clear winner. It delivers a strong black-and-white print speed and costs less than the Canon. If you need vivid color prints, copying, and high-resolution scans, the Canon PIXMA MX922 is the more capable all-in-one, despite being an open-box unit.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Brother HL-L2405W | Canon PIXMA MX922 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 106.79 | USD 350.00 |
| Printer type | Monochrome laser | Color inkjet all-in-one |
| Color depth | 12-bit | 48-bit |
| Scanner | Built-in | Built-in, 2400 x 4800 DPI |
| Connectivity | Wireless, USB 2.0, Ethernet | Wireless |
| Condition | New | Open box |
Where each product wins
- The Brother HL-L2405W suits a document-heavy routine: it prints black and white and it handles a full tray of paper, so longer jobs don't require constant refills.
- The Canon PIXMA MX922 suits a color-focused workflow, especially when you want to handle both printing and copying without separate devices.
Product notes
Brother HL-L2405W Wireless Monochrome Laser Printer
With a 30-ppm black print speed and a 250-sheet paper tray, the Brother HL-L2405W is built to keep text pages moving. It also includes duplex printing as part of the feature set. The unit is new, making it a straightforward choice for a home office that prints contracts, forms, and notes. The clear trade-off is that everything comes out in black and white: no color charts, no photos. If a job ever calls for color, you'll need a second machine or a print service. The 250-sheet tray also means fewer refills during a long run. Its compact size helps it fit on a modest desk.
Canon PIXMA MX922 Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer - NEVER USED
The Canon PIXMA MX922 brings 48-bit color depth and a 9600 x 2400 DPI maximum resolution, so documents and images have room to shine. The built-in scanner reaches 2400 x 4800 DPI, and the all-in-one design adds copying and scanning on top of printing. Wireless connectivity keeps it easy to share. The unit is listed as open box, a condition to weigh even though the title says it was never used. For someone who regularly works with visuals, the color depth and scan detail are the main reasons to choose it. If your projects include brochures, photo prints, or detailed diagrams, the Canon gives you a much wider color palette and finer scan capture. That said, it is not the machine for someone who rarely prints anything beyond plain text.
Final choice
For a no-nonsense text printer, go with the Brother HL-L2405W. For a color-capable machine that handles copying and detailed scans, choose the Canon PIXMA MX922.
