Brother DCP-L2541DW vs Brother DCP-T520W: specs comparison
How the Brother DCP-L2541DW (printer) and the Brother DCP-T520W (printer) differ, worked out only from the values on each maker’s official spec page. No prices, ratings or benchmark scores.
Key differences
- Brother DCP-L2541DW has wired Ethernet; Brother DCP-T520W's connectivity list does not include it.
- Brother DCP-L2541DW has the bigger main paper tray: 250 sheets vs 150.
- Brother DCP-L2541DW has an automatic document feeder (ADF); Brother DCP-T520W's spec does not list one.
- Brother DCP-T520W is lighter: 7.3 kg vs 11.2 kg for Brother DCP-L2541DW, 3.9 kg less.
Who should pick which
- Pick the Brother DCP-L2541DW if you want wired Ethernet printing, a 250-sheet paper tray and an ADF for multi-page scans.
- Pick the Brother DCP-T520W if you want the lighter build (7.3 kg).
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | Brother DCP-L2541DW | Brother DCP-T520W |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | Not stated | Inkjet (Piezo, mono head 210 nozzles x 1, colour head 70 nozzles x 3) |
| Functions | Print, copy, scan (colour and black) | Not stated |
| Print resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, HQ1200 (2400 x 600 dpi) quality | Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi (Windows only) |
| Duplex printing | Automatic 2-sided printing, up to 15 sides/minute (A4 size) | Not stated |
| Connectivity | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure/Ad-hoc Mode), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct) | USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct) |
| Paper capacity | 250-sheet standard tray, 100-sheet face-down output tray, 35-sheet ADF (80 g/m2 plain paper) | 150-sheet paper tray, 1-sheet manual feed slot, 50-sheet output tray (80 gsm plain paper) |
| Power | 220 - 240 V AC 50/60Hz | AC 220 to 240 V 50/60 Hz |
| Weight | 11.2 kg (with supplies) | 7.3 kg |
| Source | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 |
Questions
What is the difference between Brother DCP-L2541DW and Brother DCP-T520W?
Brother DCP-L2541DW has wired Ethernet; Brother DCP-T520W's connectivity list does not include it. Brother DCP-L2541DW has the bigger main paper tray: 250 sheets vs 150. Brother DCP-L2541DW has an automatic document feeder (ADF); Brother DCP-T520W's spec does not list one.
Which is lighter, Brother DCP-L2541DW or Brother DCP-T520W?
Brother DCP-T520W is lighter: 7.3 kg vs 11.2 kg for Brother DCP-L2541DW, 3.9 kg less.
Every difference above is calculated from the two spec tables, which are copied from Brother’s official pages. A spec that only one page states is not compared. Variants and options differ by region, so confirm on the official page before you buy. Spotted a difference? Report a correction.