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Brother HL-L9470CDN vs Brother HL-L9410CDN

Two of the color laser printers in our best color laser printers, ranked on official maker specs comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.

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#1 of 55 in Color laser printers

Brother HL-L9470CDN

8.8/10

Best for: Official 42 ppm black, 42 ppm color, 150,000-page duty cycle, 520-sheet input

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#2 of 55 in Color laser printers

Brother HL-L9410CDN

8.2/10

Best for: Official 42 ppm black, 42 ppm color, 120,000-page duty cycle, 520-sheet input

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Spec-by-spec comparison

Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.

SpecBrother HL-L9470CDNBrother HL-L9410CDNWeight
Official black print speedThe official black print speed published on the official product page or official specification sheet, in pages per minute. When the official page footnotes ISO/IEC 24734, that is the official ISO figure, not a speed we measured. Official values outside the reference range are clamped for scoring only; the official figure is still shown. 42 ppm 42 ppm 20%
Official color print speedThe official color print speed published on the official product page or official specification sheet, in pages per minute. Missing official color speed is shown as Not listed and scores at the category minimum. Official values outside the reference range are clamped for scoring only; the official figure is still shown. 42 ppm 42 ppm 20%
Official monthly duty cycleThe official maximum monthly duty cycle published on the official product page, in pages (or official images per month when that is the official unit). Official recommended monthly page volume is a different official figure and is not scored. Official values outside the reference range are clamped for scoring only; the official figure is still shown. 150000 pages 120000 pages 25%
Official standard paper inputThe official standard paper input capacity published on the official product page, in sheets. When the official page lists both a standard-capacity total and a smaller main-tray figure, we use the official standard input-capacity total. Official values outside the reference range are clamped for scoring only; the official figure is still shown. 520 sheets 520 sheets 25%
Official automatic duplexWhether the official product page lists automatic (standard / integrated) two-sided printing. Official manual duplex is scored as No. Not listed scores at the category minimum. Yes Yes 10%
Official model numberHLL9470CDNHLL9410CDNinfo
Official product nameBrother Workhorse HL-L9470CDN Enterprise Color Laser PrinterBrother HL-L9410CDN Enterprise Color Laser Printer with Duplex Printinginfo
Official black print speed42 ppm42 ppminfo
Official color print speed42 ppm42 ppminfo
Official monthly duty cycle150,000 pages120,000 pagesinfo
Official standard paper input520 sheets520 sheetsinfo
Official paper output250 sheets250 sheetsinfo
Official automatic duplexYesYesinfo
Official ADF capacityNot listedNot listedinfo
Official print resolution2400 x 600 dpi class2400 x 600 dpi classinfo
DocPick score8.8/108.2/10100%

Where each one comes out ahead

Brother HL-L9470CDN

Better published figure on: Official monthly duty cycle.

What we like

  • Official maker page lists a black print speed of 42 ppm.
  • Official maker page lists a color print speed of 42 ppm.
  • Official maker page lists a monthly duty cycle of 150,000 pages.
  • Official maker page lists a standard paper input of 520 sheets.

Watch out for

  • Official figures are for the configuration shown on the official product page, not a test we ran.

Brother HL-L9410CDN

No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.

What we like

  • Official maker page lists a black print speed of 42 ppm.
  • Official maker page lists a color print speed of 42 ppm.
  • Official maker page lists a monthly duty cycle of 120,000 pages.
  • Official maker page lists a standard paper input of 520 sheets.

Watch out for

  • Official figures are for the configuration shown on the official product page, not a test we ran.

Verdict

On published specs, the Brother HL-L9470CDN scores higher (8.8 vs 8.2). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.

  • Choose the Brother HL-L9470CDN if this sounds like you: official 42 ppm black, 42 ppm color, 150,000-page duty cycle, 520-sheet input.
  • Choose the Brother HL-L9410CDN if this sounds like you: official 42 ppm black, 42 ppm color, 120,000-page duty cycle, 520-sheet input.
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