Brother or HP colour laser printer?

[Singrish]

Am looking to buy a colour laser printer (just printer no need scan/copy) for home use. Have read online and seems most recommend HP or Brother.

Based on my budget these 2 are the likely contenders:
Brother HL-L3270CDW about $361
HP 150nw Printer $379

Both have auto duplex printing but Brother is a bit faster. However I notice the HP toners are about $20 cheaper than Brother. Obviously this will make a difference in the long run pricewise since there are 4 different toner colours to replace.

Having said that I see Brother colour toners are rated at 1300 pages vs 700 for HP colour toner so technically Brother toner is cheaper

Are Brother toner cartridges easy to find in any IT shop compared to HP?

Is there anything else that I should know about HP vs Brother which could influence my choice? In terms of product reliability and tech support perhaps?

I am a mac user but I assume no issues with drivers and compatibility?

Have used only canon inkjets prior to this so totally new to laser

 

[alamakazim]

brother anytime.... HP software very sucky

 

[Reavl]

Just nice i am also looking at Brother printer, read a lot reddit recommending mono brother laser printer but i am looking for colour.
Currently looking at this model Dcp-l3551cdw.

 

[vaxvms]

one more thing to take note for max pages print out

if they say 3000 pages high yield u will only get this figure if black color setting is at dimmest

 

[Alphas]

Brother printer cartridge can reset the gear by turning anticlockwise to double the printout.

 

[deepblue_82]

for me i think its better to get the newer brother ink tank types for the long run...

 

[vaxvms]

Brother printer cartridge can reset the gear by turning anticlockwise to double the printout.

ya i do that with other brand before too

actually idk the gear do what

 

[Reavl]

for me i think its better to get the newer brother ink tank types for the long run...

can share why you think is better to pick ink over toner?

 

[deepblue_82]

can share why you think is better to pick ink over toner?

cost and control and simple form of refueling....

 

[tingsters]

look at the toner price which is more affordable in yr long run...

 

[orangeredbluediamond]

Don't buy ink type if you print not often. Inkjet printer dry up & maintenance hassle. Refill ink also messy. Laser best if you print not often. If heavy printing then use ink type.

 

[Viper0402]

HP Color Laser anytime ( I knew long ago )

https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=...goQIRgWGB4YDxgdwgIHECEYoAEYCg&sclient=gws-wiz

 

[Singrish]

brother anytime.... HP software very sucky

Lol. In what sense?

 

[Singrish]

Don't buy ink type if you print not often. Inkjet printer dry up & maintenance hassle. Refill ink also messy. Laser best if you print not often. If heavy printing then use ink type.

This is why Im thinking of laser lor.

 

[vaxvms]

HP Color Laser anytime ( I knew long ago )

https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=...goQIRgWGB4YDxgdwgIHECEYoAEYCg&sclient=gws-wiz

one man meat another man posion bah

just find 1 that suit one eg heavy or light user etc etc

think i one of the rare one chosing lexmark colour laser

 

[watzup_ken]

Based on the news of HP printers of late, I would prefer to steer clear myself. You can Google and find them before making a decision.

 

[Viper0402]

one man meat another man posion bah

just find 1 that suit one eg heavy or light user etc etc

think i one of the rare one chosing lexmark colour laser

I do own a Lexmark Inkjet Printer long ago

 

[alamakazim]

Lol. In what sense?

Will cause high blood pressure

 

[alamakazim]

Don't buy ink type if you print not often. Inkjet printer dry up & maintenance hassle. Refill ink also messy. Laser best if you print not often. If heavy printing then use ink type.

Actually toner will also dry up lah

 

[deepblue_82]

Will cause high blood pressure

yes i understand... same here... the sw........................................
not standard one.. sometime good sometime ****