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Brother HL-5240

Brother HL-5240
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alaScore 78

517 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 517 reviews of Brother HL-5240. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the reliability and noise. The usability and performance also get good reviews, but the multifunction and connectivity get mixed opinions.

price, performance, usability, noise, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Brother HL-5240 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Brother HL-5240

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of Brother HL-5240 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the reliability and noise. The performance and usability are also appreciated, whereas views are divided on the size. There are some less positive views about the price.

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price

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Brother HL-5240

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 316 user reviews of Brother HL-5240 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the noise and reliability are generally positive. The performance and usability also get good views.

price, usability, performance, reliability, noise

92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Brother HL-5240

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Brother HL-5240 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Reviewers are impressed by the print quality.

print quality

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Darien Graham-Smith (pcauthority.com.au)

Brother HL-5240

 

An uncompromising monochrome laser that gets the job done with speed and precision.

May, 2008
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great for small biz

 

I've printed thousands of pages and mailing labels over 4 years with this printer and it's still running great.

Dec, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Printer

 

I had bought many ink jet printers in the past and they were all bad. They would always gum up and the mechanical parts would fail and cause lines in the printout where no ink would go. I ended up throwing them out after one change of ink cartridges....

This printer is all pros. This printer always prints fast and reliably. The paper tray will fit half a ream of paper just like the specifications say. I don't print much (this is my personal printer) but the initial toner cartridge has lasted me over a...

None.

Sep, 2014
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Great Printer not expensive

 

I use this at home a few months ago and until now i don't have any problem with it. I use win7 x64. Install it was so easy and the quality for me is good for the price. I recommend This deal.

Aug, 2014
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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Sorry I must be the unlucky one.

 

Everybody else seems to have a good experience with this printer, they must have never owned a good laser printer to compare it to. Ignorance is bliss.1. Loud.2. Toner cartridges are fixed to stop working after a set number of copies, don't matter if...

Jul, 2014
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Overall a C+ Printer

 

Wonder who came up with the brand name, Brother ? really?

Right size, not too bulky, works OK... I mean OK. not great, but OK.

Toner runs out super quickly, maybe all model are like this nowadays. very loud when it print.

May, 2014
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Overall a C+ Printer

 

Wonder who came up with the brand name, Brother ? really?

Right size, not too bulky, works OK... I mean OK. not great, but OK

Toner runs out super quickly, maybe all model are like this nowadays. very loud when it print

May, 2014
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Brother HL - 2230

 

Just make sure to install drivers for it from the website since they have been updated or will have u uninstall them if you use the CD first.

This works great. Cant beat the Newegg price! Faster than the laser printers at work

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May, 2014
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Not bad for basic tasks

 

How expensive could it possible by to include a basic 6ft USB cable?!

I've had this printer without a single problem for almost 2 years. It mostly prints receipts. The time to first page isn't horrible and the quality is very nice unless you're printing photos. The toner is very cheap as well.

It'd be nice if the paper tray was a bit larger but at least it keeps the printer size mall. Every time I send a print job, it's like the printer sprays toner into the air and it smells awful. I would recommend using this printer in a small area with...

Apr, 2014
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

No surprises (follow up)

 

I like it.

Works as advrtised.

None,

Mar, 2014
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