Brother DCP-L2541DW vs Brother HL-L2321D: specs comparison
How the Brother DCP-L2541DW (printer) and the Brother HL-L2321D (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 is a 3-in-1 (print, scan, copy); Brother HL-L2321D lists print only.
- Brother DCP-L2541DW has Wi-Fi; Brother HL-L2321D's connectivity list does not include it.
- Brother DCP-L2541DW has wired Ethernet; Brother HL-L2321D's connectivity list does not include it.
- Brother DCP-L2541DW has an automatic document feeder (ADF); Brother HL-L2321D's spec does not list one.
- Brother HL-L2321D is lighter: 6.8 kg vs 11.2 kg for Brother DCP-L2541DW, 4.4 kg less.
Who should pick which
- Pick the Brother DCP-L2541DW if you want scan and copy as well as print, Wi-Fi printing, wired Ethernet printing and an ADF for multi-page scans.
- Pick the Brother HL-L2321D if you want the lighter build (6.8 kg).
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | Brother DCP-L2541DW | Brother HL-L2321D |
|---|---|---|
| Functions | Print, copy, scan (colour and black) | |
| Print speed | Not stated | Up to 30 pages/minute (A4 size), up to 32 pages/minute (Letter size) |
| Print resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, HQ1200 (2400 x 600 dpi) quality | 600 dpi x 600 dpi, HQ1200 (2400dpi x 600 dpi) quality |
| Duplex printing | Automatic 2-sided printing, up to 15 sides/minute (A4 size) | Automatic 2-sided printing (A4), up to 15 sides/minute |
| 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) | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Paper capacity | 250-sheet standard tray, 100-sheet face-down output tray, 35-sheet ADF (80 g/m2 plain paper) | 250-sheet paper tray, 100-sheet face-down output tray, 1-sheet face-up output tray (80 g/m2 plain paper) |
| Power | 220 - 240 V AC 50/60Hz | 220 - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Weight | 11.2 kg (with supplies) | 6.8 kg (with supplies) |
| Source | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 |
Questions
What is the difference between Brother DCP-L2541DW and Brother HL-L2321D?
Brother DCP-L2541DW is a 3-in-1 (print, scan, copy); Brother HL-L2321D lists print only. Brother DCP-L2541DW has Wi-Fi; Brother HL-L2321D's connectivity list does not include it. Brother DCP-L2541DW has wired Ethernet; Brother HL-L2321D's connectivity list does not include it.
Which is lighter, Brother DCP-L2541DW or Brother HL-L2321D?
Brother HL-L2321D is lighter: 6.8 kg vs 11.2 kg for Brother DCP-L2541DW, 4.4 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.