Best Laser Printers I’ve Tried (2026): Brother, HP, and more

If you print More than the average person, you may want to consider ditching traditional inkjet printers and replacing them with a laser printer at home. Laser printers have some advantages over inkjet printers, the biggest being speed. Because there is no ink to dry, laser printers generally print faster. They also tend to be more cost effective, with toner cartridges costing more than ink cartridges upfront, but they print more pages, although I’ve generally found ink tank printers to be more economical if that’s your main concern.

The biggest downside to laser printers is usually a lower level of detail, especially when mixing colors, so you’ll need to choose something else if you plan to print full-color images. Because they use heat to bond the toner to the paper, they may melt paper containing plastic, such as windowed envelopes or label sheets, so you’ll want to avoid them if there’s anything other than matte paper and card stock in your cardstock.

Although I’ve spent some time with all of the printers below and found them satisfactory, I’d still push most home users toward an ink tank printer. You’ll have a lower cost per page, lower upfront costs, and the option to print clear images and on replacement papers. Check out our roundup of the best printers I’ve tested for the latest information.