--- title: "Best Laser Printers UK 2026" description: "Ten laser printers ranked for UK homes and small offices, from mono to colour and all-in-one, compared on published reviews and owner ratings." canonical: https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/ published: 2026-11-14 updated: 2026-11-14 category: "Tech" language: "en-GB" --- # The 10 Best Laser Printers of 2026, Ranked > **Our verdict:** The best laser printer in 2026 is the Brother HL-L2865DW. It tops our ranking with 8.5 out of 10. Updated November 2026 · 22 models compared · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ## Our laser printer picks Fewer picks than usual: no other model in the top half is better value and no dearer model makes the top half. - **Best Choice:** [Brother HL-L2865DW](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/#brother-hl-l2865dw), 8.5 out of 10. A compact mono printer that does one job well. [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DB64DW3L) - **Best Budget:** [Brother HL-L2400DW](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/#brother-hl-l2400dw), 8.3 out of 10. One of the cheapest ways into laser printing with Wi-Fi and automatic duplex. [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CJV53RC8) ## All 10 laser printers, compared We compared 22 laser printers sold in the UK, then ranked ten of them by how happy owners are. These ten cover compact mono print-only machines, mono and colour all-in-ones and larger office models, from a budget price to a premium one. Every product links to its full review below. | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Brother HL-L2865DW](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/#brother-hl-l2865dw) | 8.5 | Best Choice | | 2 | [HP LaserJet MFP M234sdw](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/#hp-laserjet-mfp-m234sdw) | 8.4 | | | 3 | [Brother HL-L2400DW](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/#brother-hl-l2400dw) | 8.3 | Best Budget | | 4 | [Xerox B230](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/#xerox-b230) | 8.3 | | | 5 | [Brother MFC-L2860DW](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/#brother-mfc-l2860dw) | 8.1 | | | 6 | [HP Color LaserJet Pro 3202dw](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/#hp-color-laserjet-pro-3202dw) | 8.0 | | | 7 | [Canon i-SENSYS LBP243dw II](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/#canon-i-sensys-lbp243dw-ii) | 8.0 | | | 8 | [Canon i-SENSYS MF752Cdw II](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/#canon-i-sensys-mf752cdw-ii) | 8.0 | | | 9 | [Canon i-SENSYS MF463dw II](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/#canon-i-sensys-mf463dw-ii) | 8.0 | | | 10 | [Xerox B315](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/#xerox-b315) | 7.9 | | ### Why No. 1 beats No. 2 The Brother HL-L2865DW (8.5) beats the HP LaserJet MFP M234sdw (8.4): owners are about as happy with both, and it is the newer design. ## The full laser printer reviews ### 1. Brother HL-L2865DW 8.5 out of 10 · Best Choice A compact mono printer that does one job well. It prints at up to 34 pages a minute, two-sided as standard, over Wi-Fi, Ethernet or USB. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 2nd of 10 - How many rated it: 4th of 10 - How new it is: 4th of 10 Why it's here: - Up to 34 pages a minute with automatic two-sided printing - Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB, so it suits a shared home office - 250-sheet paper tray - High-yield toner is available for a lower cost per page Keep in mind: - Print only, with no scanner or copier - The toner supplied in the box is a smaller starter cartridge, so the first replacement comes sooner than you might expect - Mono only, and photos look flat [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DB64DW3L) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/brother-hl-l2865dw/) ### 2. HP LaserJet MFP M234sdw 8.4 out of 10 A compact mono all-in-one with a document feeder and Ethernet. Owners like the small size and the straightforward app setup. HP+ locked versions of this range exist, so buy the standard model if you want to choose your own toner. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 1st of 10 - How many rated it: 2nd of 10 - How new it is: 10th of 10 Why it's here: - Print, copy and scan with a 40-sheet automatic document feeder - Automatic two-sided printing, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB - Small enough for a home desk - Works with HP's phone app and AirPrint Keep in mind: - Only a 150-sheet paper tray - No fax - Starter toner is small, so expect to buy a cartridge early - Two-sided printing is noticeably slower than one-sided [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08VDS4Y5H) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/hp-laserjet-mfp-m234sdw/) ### 3. Brother HL-L2400DW 8.3 out of 10 · Best Budget One of the cheapest ways into laser printing with Wi-Fi and automatic duplex. It is slower than the HL-L2865DW, and fine for a household that prints the odd letter or form. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 4th of 10 - How many rated it: 3rd of 10 - How new it is: 6th of 10 Why it's here: - Wi-Fi and automatic two-sided printing at a budget price - Small enough for a shelf or desk - Up to 30 pages a minute for black text - Toner stays usable between occasional print jobs Keep in mind: - No Ethernet port, only Wi-Fi and USB - Print only, with no scanner - Two-sided printing is much slower than one-sided - The starter toner cartridge yields far fewer pages than a replacement [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CJV53RC8) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/brother-hl-l2400dw/) ### 4. Xerox B230 8.3 out of 10 A budget mono printer with the connections of a more expensive one. It prints at up to 34 pages a minute, two-sided as standard, over Wi-Fi, Ethernet or USB. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 3rd of 10 - How many rated it: 1st of 10 - How new it is: 9th of 10 Why it's here: - Up to 34 pages a minute with automatic duplex as standard - Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB - A budget price for a print-only laser - Rated for up to 2,500 pages a month Keep in mind: - Print only, with no scanner - Starter toner is a standard-capacity cartridge, so buy a high-yield one for lower page costs - Plain styling and a basic control panel [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09GH14WJN) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/xerox-b230/) ### 5. Brother MFC-L2860DW 8.1 out of 10 A mono all-in-one for a home office or small team that copies, scans and faxes as well as prints. It reaches 34 pages a minute and has a document feeder, Wi-Fi and Ethernet. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 5th of 10 - How many rated it: 5th of 10 - How new it is: 6th of 10 Why it's here: - Print, copy, scan and fax with an automatic document feeder - Up to 34 pages a minute with automatic two-sided printing - Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB - 250-sheet paper tray Keep in mind: - Costs noticeably more than the print-only Brother models - Starter toner is smaller than a replacement, so the first cartridge runs out early - Mono only, and the control panel is small [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CJV6CJG9) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/brother-mfc-l2860dw/) ### 6. HP Color LaserJet Pro 3202dw 8.0 out of 10 A print-only colour laser for a home office that sends out brochures, charts and coloured documents. It prints at 25 pages a minute in colour or black. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 6th of 10 - How many rated it: 5th of 10 - How new it is: 5th of 10 Why it's here: - Colour laser printing at 25 pages a minute - Automatic two-sided printing - Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB - Four toner cartridges, so you can replace only the colour that runs out Keep in mind: - Print only, with no scanner - Four toner cartridges cost more than a mono machine's one - HP firmware can refuse non-HP cartridges - Photos are weaker than on an inkjet [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CWGPL92T) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/hp-color-laserjet-pro-3202dw/) ### 7. Canon i-SENSYS LBP243dw II 8.0 out of 10 A fast, sturdy mono printer for a busy small office. It prints at up to 36 pages a minute and can hold up to 900 sheets with optional trays. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 8th of 10 - How many rated it: 8th of 10 - How new it is: 1st of 10 Why it's here: - Up to 36 pages a minute with automatic two-sided printing - Paper capacity expands to 900 sheets with optional trays - Wi-Fi and phone printing - Built for heavier monthly use than the cheapest models Keep in mind: - Costs much more than a basic mono printer - Print only, with no scanner - Weighs around 9.5kg, so it wants a solid shelf [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FXMWH843) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/canon-i-sensys-lbp243dw-ii/) ### 8. Canon i-SENSYS MF752Cdw II 8.0 out of 10 A premium colour all-in-one for a small business. It prints at 33 pages a minute and scans two-sided pages quickly through its document feeder. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 9th of 10 - How many rated it: 9th of 10 - How new it is: 1st of 10 Why it's here: - Print, copy and scan in colour at 33 pages a minute - Automatic two-sided printing and a two-sided document feeder - Wi-Fi, Ethernet and a touchscreen - Canon offers a three-year guarantee on registration Keep in mind: - Large and heavy for a home desk - Four toner cartridges make the running cost higher than a mono machine's - Costs far more than the mono all-in-ones from Brother, HP and Xerox [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FXMSY897) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/canon-i-sensys-mf752cdw-ii/) ### 9. Canon i-SENSYS MF463dw II 8.0 out of 10 A fast mono all-in-one for a team that prints and scans a lot. It prints at up to 40 pages a minute with a two-sided document feeder. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 10th of 10 - How many rated it: 10th of 10 - How new it is: 1st of 10 Why it's here: - Up to 40 pages a minute and a high monthly duty cycle - Print, copy and scan with a two-sided document feeder - 5-inch touchscreen and Wi-Fi - Canon offers a three-year guarantee on registration Keep in mind: - Heavy at over 14kg and needs a sturdy surface - More machine than most homes need - Mono only [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FXN93KNL) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/canon-i-sensys-mf463dw-ii/) ### 10. Xerox B315 7.9 out of 10 A mono multifunction printer for a small office. It prints at up to 40 pages a minute, with Wi-Fi, automatic duplex and a document feeder. What makes up the score, each part placed against the other nine in this guide: - How happy owners are: 7th of 10 - How many rated it: 7th of 10 - How new it is: 8th of 10 Why it's here: - Print, copy and scan in one mono machine - Wi-Fi and automatic two-sided printing - Prints at up to 40 pages a minute - Built for office workloads rather than occasional use Keep in mind: - Heavy at over 12kg, so it needs a sturdy surface - Costs notably more than a print-only mono laser - Mono only, so no colour copies or scans [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C53QRMDT) · [Full review](https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/xerox-b315/) ## Before you buy a laser printer ### Is a mono or colour laser printer better for home use? Mono suits most homes. It costs less to buy, uses one toner cartridge and prints text at the lowest cost per page. Pick colour only if you regularly print charts, flyers or school projects, and expect four cartridges to replace (usually black, cyan, magenta and yellow). Colour laser photos still look flat, so an inkjet suits photo printing better. ### Is a laser printer cheaper to run than an inkjet? For text, usually yes. A mono laser with a high-yield cartridge can cost roughly 1.5p to 3p a page, and colour laser pages cost more, often 5p to 10p. Toner does not dry out, so a laser suits people who print once a week or once a month. Check the starter toner, because the cartridge in the box is often smaller than the replacement and runs out early. ### Do I need an all-in-one laser printer with a scanner? Only if you scan or copy paper. An all-in-one adds a scanner and often an automatic document feeder (ADF), which handles multi-page originals. It takes more desk space and costs more than a print-only machine. If you scan occasionally, your phone's camera app may be enough. ### Are original toner cartridges worth it, or are compatible ones fine? Compatible cartridges are cheaper and work in many printers, but quality varies and a few manufacturers' firmware blocks them. HP's HP+ scheme, for example, requires HP cartridges and an internet connection, and Brother's EcoPro subscription ties you to its toner service. Buy the standard model rather than a subscription version if you want to choose your own toner. Original cartridges cost more but are the safest option if you want print quality and reliability guaranteed. ### What does duplex printing mean, and do I need it? Duplex means the printer prints on both sides of the page automatically. It halves paper use for long documents, and every model here has it. Two-sided pages print slower than one-sided ones, so check the duplex speed if you print a lot. Without duplex you have to turn the pages by hand. ### Will a laser printer work with my phone and Wi-Fi? Most laser printers now join your home Wi-Fi network, and AirPrint (iPhone) or Mopria and brand apps (Android) let you print from a phone. Ethernet is worth having if your printer sits near the router, because wired connections are more stable. Setup usually goes through the maker's app, and some brands ask you to create an account. If your router splits 2.4GHz and 5GHz into separate networks, join the printer to the 2.4GHz one. ## How we ranked these ten laser printers Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 22 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ## Our No. 1 laser printer **Brother HL-L2865DW**: A compact mono printer that does one job well. 8.5 out of 10. [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DB64DW3L) ## More tech rankings - [Action Cameras](https://vettedten.com/tech/action-cameras/): No. 1 GoPro HERO13 Black - [Mechanical Keyboards](https://vettedten.com/tech/mechanical-keyboards/): No. 1 Logitech G413 SE - [Wireless Routers](https://vettedten.com/tech/wireless-routers/): No. 1 TP-Link Archer BE3600 - [Fitness Trackers](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/): No. 1 Xiaomi Smart Band 10 --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/tech/printers/laser/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md