Should I buy the Brother HL-L2405W or Canon MegaTank G3270?

Choosing between the Brother HL-L2405W and the Canon MegaTank G3270 mostly comes down to whether you need color and how much you print.

Buy the Brother HL-L2405W if you only need black-and-white documents like shipping labels, essays, or forms and want a simple, low-maintenance printer. As a monochrome laser printer, it’s a good fit for text-only printing and is generally less fussy about sitting unused than many inkjet printers.

Buy the Canon MegaTank G3270 if you need color printing, scanning, and copying. It uses refillable ink bottles, which can lower running costs if you print color regularly. If you choose an ink tank printer, it’s a good idea to use it periodically so the ink system stays in good shape, though the exact timing depends on the model and environment.

One thing to keep in mind: the Canon usually costs more upfront — around $248 in the source I found — but may be the better value if you print color often. If your printing is mostly black-and-white, the Brother is usually the simpler and more economical choice; if you want an all-in-one with inexpensive color printing, the Canon is the better pick.