When you need the large-volume output of laser with the flexibility of wireless connectivity, you're looking for a wireless laser printer, and here at TopTenREVIEWS, we've assembled a list of the 10 best Wi-Fi laser printers on the market. Whether you need a bit more output from your current business printer or you're just looking to upgrade to a more techie setup for your home office, a wireless laser printer could be the answer you're looking for.
If you want to dig a little deeper into the world of wireless printers, you can take a look at the articles on wireless laser printers in our learning center.
There are two key attributes to look for in a new wireless laser printer: efficiency and wireless receptivity. The worst problem to have with a new wireless printer is a bad wireless component. We've taken a look at all of the wireless laser printers on the market and picked out the top performers. Keep an eye on the HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dw, the Samsung CLX-4195FW and the Brother MFC8890DW: the top three best laser printers available today. We used the following criteria to evaluate each printer in our lineup:
Printer Efficiency
First and foremost, a good printer should print quickly and efficiently and should withstand a great deal of use. The best Wi-Fi printers we reviewed have high print speeds, a high monthly duty cycle and high maximum print DPI.
Wireless Features
Keep an eye out for a printer with high wireless signal sensitivity; in our reviews, we tested each device on how well it established and maintained a wireless signal. The 100-point wireless sensitivity scale on our matrix will tell you how well they performed on our tests. While none of them had perfect connections, all of them held a strong enough signal to print reliably in a home or office.
Additional Features
Extra features like a touchscreen, on-board memory, a mobile-specific printing app and USB print compatibility are all attractive but ultimately less important than the print efficiency and wireless sensitivity.
Warranty & Support
We looked for printers with a great warranty of at least one year in duration. Great customer support and a robust warranty are critical for wireless laser printers, as they’re going to be under a great deal of stress in your home office or business. We looked at each printer's support system, including contact via email and telephone, tutorials and FAQs, and a thorough user manual.
Summary
With a focus on printing efficiency and wireless sensitivity, take a look at our lineup of the top 10 wireless laser printers. Use our research to make the best decision for your own home office or business.
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| Print Speed (pages per minute) | 35 | 19 | 32 | 18 | 40 | 27 | 24 | 35 | 19 | 15 |
| Max Print DPI | 1200x1200 | 9600x600 | 1200x1200 | 9600x600 | 1200x1200 | 2400x600 | 1200x1200 | 1200x1200 | 600x600 | 1200x1200 |
| Monthly Duty Cycle (pages) | 50000 | 40000 | 30000 | 40000 | 80000 | 10000 | 12000 | 80000 | 8000 | 30000 |
| Color Print Speed (pages per minute) | N/A | 19 | N/A | 18 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12 |
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| Wireless Sensitivity (1-100) | 95 | 95 | 80 | 90 | 80 | 75 | 75 | 60 | 75 | 75 |
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| Built-In Memory (megabytes) | 256 | 256 | 64 | 256 | 64 | 32 | 64 | 128 | 64 | 128 |
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