Brother HL 2170 W - Expert Reviews

Pros: Low price ; fast printing ; built-in Wi-Fi ; quick wireless installation

Cons: Loud ; limited graphics capabilities ; no LCD panel ; no printed documentation

Verdict: Can you really buy a fast laser printer with built-in Wi-Fi for just $150? The answer is yes, though it's noisy and not well-suited for documents with graphics.

Pros: Speedy text document printing; modest price tag; compact form factor; wireless option is convenient after initial setup, short initial lag time.

Cons: Wireless installation has some difficulty; poor graphics quality; lacks autoduplexing.

Verdict: The Brother HL-2170W laser printer can be the perfect money saving sidekick to your existing inkjet, but don't expect it to handle even the most minor graphic jobs.

Review summary: The Brother HL-2170W laser monochrome printer provides a viable alternative to the bottomless money pit that has become today's inkjet printer. Modern photo, tricolor, and high capacity ink cartridges can cost anywhere between $20 to $100 per refill, ...

Review summary: Laser and wireless technologies combine in this £150 printer

Review summary: Laser and wireless technologies combine in this £150 printer

Verdict: The HL-2170W is a squat mono laser printer and one of the cheapest we've seen with built-in Wifi. As well as 802.11b/g wireless, you get Ethernet and USB ports.