# Brother MFC-L3780CDW

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/brother-mfc-l3780cdw
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/printers
- Placement: #4 of 19 in Printers, A tier
- Brand: Brother
- LP on this board: 662
- Last researched: 2026-09-13T02:31:59.894Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

PCMag’s 2026 “best printers” article highlights it as the best all-in-one for small offices, commending its speed, duplex scanning, and user-friendly interface.

## For

- Speed
- Duplex scanning
- User-friendly interface
- All-in-one laser
- Fast color printing

## Against

- Less build headroom than the heavier-duty L8930CDW

## Evidence

Consolidated from 22 cited sources across 12 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pcmag | William Harrel | B | https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/brother-mfc-l5700dw | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Trends | Rachit Agarwal | C | https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-color-laser-printers/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Printer Review | Printer Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHYGcy-oAWc&vl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| Forbes | Rebecca Isaacs | C | https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/best-home-printers/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | William Harrel | B | https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/hp-pagewide-pro-477dw-multifunction-printer | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | pcmag.com | B | https://www.pcmag.com/comparisons/ink-tank-vs-laser-which-type-of-printer-saves-you-more-money | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | pcmag.com | B | https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/epson-ecotank-et-4950 | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | William Harrel | B | https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/canon-pixma-ts6020-wireless-inkjet-all-in-one-printer | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | pcmag.com | B | https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/epson-expression-photo-xp-980 | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | William Harrel | B | https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/canon-imageprograf-pro-1000 | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | pcmag.com | B | https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-printers | fetched and confirmed |
| Printer Review | Printer Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPHt8Ozb9VI | fetched and confirmed |
| Cuttles | cuttles.io | B | https://www.cuttles.io/printers | fetched and confirmed |
| TechTroveToday | TechTroveToday | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8_yplqiikc | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadgetinfo4u | Gadgetinfo4u | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IPNeLzBxoE | fetched and confirmed |
| Origyn | Origyn | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uG5n2nFKqM | fetched and confirmed |
| EchoTech | EchoTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4bx6O-ySAo | fetched and confirmed |
| EchoTech | EchoTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3TuPsUYUXQ | fetched and confirmed |
| EchoTech | EchoTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlHSyeX9ZTY | fetched and confirmed |
| Techy Simon | Techy Simon | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a01XGQD1uE0 | fetched and confirmed |
| creatifytech | creatifytech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcbGU-1igVk | fetched and confirmed |
| Yahoo Tech | Tom Brant | B | https://tech.yahoo.com/business/articles/best-business-printers-2026-214756219.html | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Epson EcoTank ET-2980 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/epson-ecotank-et-2980 |
| 2 | Brother HL-L2460DW | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/brother-hl-l2460dw |
| 3 | Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/epson-ecotank-pro-et-5850 |
| 5 | Brother MFC-L2900DW XL | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/brother-mfc-l2900dw-xl |
| 6 | Brother MFC-L8930CDW | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/brother-mfc-l8930cdw |
| 7 | HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/hp-officejet-pro-9125e |
| 8 | Epson EcoTank ET-3950 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/epson-ecotank-et-3950 |
| 9 | Epson EcoTank ET-5850 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/epson-ecotank-et-5850 |
| 18 | HP Envy Inspire 7955e | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/hp-envy-inspire-7955e |
| 19 | HP DeskJet 2855e | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/hp-deskjet-2855e |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/printers.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

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