Choosing between these two all-in-one printers and scanners is really a question of what comes out of the machine. The Brother MFCL2740DW is a monochrome laser all-in-one priced at $129.95 and built for text-heavy jobs. The HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw, at $239.99, is a color all-in-one that promises office speed and a bigger feature set. Both print, scan, copy, and fax, so the real decision comes down to color, speed, and how much you want to spend.
Quick Verdict
Choose the Brother MFCL2740DW when your printing is mostly black-and-white and you want a lower upfront price. Choose the HP PageWide Pro 577dw when color output, faster print speeds, and a fuller set of office features matter more.
At a Glance
| Feature | Brother MFCL2740DW | HP PageWide Pro 577dw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.95 | $239.99 |
| Print technology | Monochrome laser | Color PageWide |
| Black print speed | 32 ppm | Up to 70 ppm (general office) |
| Core functions | Print, scan, copy, fax | Print, scan, copy, fax |
| Duplex printing | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wireless, Ethernet, USB 2.0 | Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, Ethernet, USB |
| Condition | Used | Excellent - Refurbished |
Where Each Wins
Brother wins on price and monochrome simplicity. At $129.95 it is $110.04 less than the HP, and it still covers faxing, scanning, copying, and duplex printing. If your daily output is text documents, estimates, and forms, that combination is hard to beat. The HP wins on color and throughput. Its PageWide engine is built for high-volume office printing, with general-office speeds up to 70 ppm, and it adds an automatic document feeder, a color touchscreen, and more connection options. You pay $239.99 for those extras, and the unit is described as excellent refurbished rather than new.
Brother MFCL2740DW
The Brother MFCL2740DW keeps the entry cost down while covering the essentials: printing, scanning, copying, and faxing in black-and-white. It prints text at 32 ppm and connects through wireless, Ethernet, or USB 2.0. The reason to choose it is straightforward if color isn't part of your daily output, this is a budget-friendly all-in-one. The trade-off? It's a monochrome machine, so anything that needs color will require a different printer. It's also listed as used, which is important to keep in mind.
HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw
The HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw is the color option at the higher end of this price comparison. Its speed is the headline, with up to 70 ppm in general office mode and 50 ppm in professional mode, and it adds an automatic document feeder and a color touchscreen. Connections include Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, Ethernet, and USB. The catch is that it's a refurbished unit and it costs more upfront. For teams that print color charts, presentations, or mixed office documents, the extra expense buys real throughput. If text-only pages are most of the work, the Brother gets the job done for less.
Final Choice by Use Case
The right pick depends on what your office prints. If you need mostly black-and-white documents and want the lower upfront cost, the Brother MFCL2740DW is the better match. If you need color printing at speed, automatic document feeding, and a touchscreen, the HP PageWide Pro 577dw is worth the higher price.
