The Best Home and Office Laser Printers

Have you had it with your inkjet and the time it takes to spit reports and so some high-capacity printing without losing your shirt in ink costs? You may be ready for a laser printer that excels at all that is monochrome and can be a home or office workhorse when it comes to print jobs. Lasers are a good bet since they feature a low cost of ownership, fast print speeds, and can produce high-quality documents. Many also feature built-in networking to tap into your Wi-Fi network.

The following are our top picks for wireless-enabled home and office laser printers, based on reviews and evaluations conducted by the experts at PrinterComparison.

1. Dell B1160w

This is an ultra-compact single function monochrome laser printer that offers print speeds up to 21 ppm, a monthly duty cycle up to 10,000 pages and wireless connectivity – all for about $100. It is the perfect personal or small office printer or desktop printer replacement.

Rating average: 7 out of 10 stars
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2. Samsung SCX-3405fw

The Samsung SCX-3405fw is a multi-function printer that can be used to scan copy and fax documents. It has a 40-sheet automatic document feeder, a 16 x 2 line LCD, a built-in 433 MHz processor with 128MB of memory. It prints up to 21 ppm and has wireless connectivity. Priced at $199.99

Rating average: 8 out of 10 stars
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3. Brother HL-6180dw

The HL-6180dw gets a little more serious with monochrome printing, since it ups the print speed to 42 ppm, includes automatic duplexing, and has a 550-sheet paper capacity. Ethernet and Wi-Fi networking and connectivity are there, making it a good pick for small teams of people or larger families with a lot of print needs. Priced around $300.

Rating average: 7 out of 10 stars
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4. OKI MB471w

The OKI MB471w is a multi-function device that can print, scan, copy and fax. It has print speeds up to 35 ppm, front side USB, and a 50-sheet reversing automatic document feeder. Wireless is also under the hood, as well as automatic duplexing. Priced just under $500.

Rating average: 8 out of 10 stars
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5. Brother MFC-9325cw

Looking for a color laser printer that won’t break your budget? The Brother MFC-9325cw Digital Color All-in-One offers print, scan, and copy and fax functionality in one compact box. It has print speeds up to 19 ppm and a print resolution up to 600 x 2400 dpi. What you sacrifice in speed and performance you gain in color. All for around $450.

Rating average: 7.5 out of 10 stars
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