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1581 reviews
May, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1581 reviews of Brother HL-3170 CDW. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the print quality and noise. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed comments about the reliability. The multifunction and control panel get less positive reviews.
usability, price, performance, noise, print quality
control panel, multifunction
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Brother HL-3170 CDW is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of Brother HL-3170 CDW from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the performance and noise. The reliability and price are also appreciated.
usability, price, reliability, noise, performance
57% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1008 user reviews of Brother HL-3170 CDW from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the print quality and noise are on the whole positive. The performance and price also get good reviews, but many are less positive about the reliability. The multifunction and control panel get mixed views.
usability, price, performance, noise, print quality
reliability
84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.ca)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 92 user reviews of Brother HL-3170 CDW from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Reviewers are impressed by the print quality and noise. The performance and price also get good feedback, whereas comments are divided on the reliability.
usability, price, performance, noise, print quality
92% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Jon L Jacobi and Melissa Riofrio (techadvisor.co.uk)
Here's the real decision: Do you pick this all-around-average machine, or do you pick this other, like-priced colour laser, the Dell C1760nw, which has much better colour quality--but also much more expensive toner? Or do you think a bit outside of the...
To its credit, Brother offers a little more than most competitors do. The warranty lasts only one year, but there's free phone support for as long as you own the product. Speed is excellent, and for text and spot colour the HL-3170CDW's print quality...
Expert review by : Macworld UK (macworld.co.uk)
At just £240.00, Brother's HL-3170CDW is a good entry-level laser printer for home users or small businesses that need to step up from an inkjet printer.
fast, compact colour laser printer, low purchase price, wifi and iOS support
running costs are a little above average
Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)
This basic color laser printer (technically it uses a different light, not a laser) just plain works, which is more than I can say for most color inkjets I've tried.
This digital-LED printer is a low-cost color laser printer in all but name. Toner cartridges last a long time.
Despite being a single-function printer, it's big and heavy. Laser printers aren't great for color photos. Setup without a touchscreen is a pain.
This no-nonsense color printer from Brother cuts extra features to keep the price down.
Expert review by : Melissa Riofrio (pcworld.com)
The Brother HL-3170CDW color laser-class (LED) printer offers good speed and adequate print quality for an inexpensive purchase price, plus, its toner costs are reasonable. However, users seeking better output quality should look at a business inkjet.
Low purchase price ; Good text quality
Color graphics are mediocre ; Control panel lacks a menu button
Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.com)
The HL-3170CDW is Brother's office-friendly workgroup printer that uses the company's Digital LED print technology for black and color outputs at up to 600x2,400 dpi resolution. While that limits its usability for offices that print a lot of photos,...
The Brother HL-3170CDW boasts office-friendly features like automatic double-sided printing, wireless and wired networking options, a generous monthly duty cycle, and two separate trays for standard and thicker-than-average paper.
The photo quality lacks detail and the fixed control panel can be awkward to operate.
Despite its photo printing shortcomings, the Brother HL-3170CDW is a capable color laser printer that meets all the major requirements for a small office workgroup.
Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)
The Brother HL-3170CDW color LED printer comes up a little short on output quality, but largely makes up for it with fast speed and good paper handling.
Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.com.au)
The Brother HL-3170CDW makes quick black and color prints with decent quality and an attractive price tag to match. As long as you're not using it to jump-start your photography business, the HL-3170CDW won't disappoint.
The ; boasts office-friendly features like automatic double-sided printing, wireless and wired networking options, a generous monthly duty cycle, and two separate trays for standard and thicker-than-average paper.
The photo quality lacks detail and the fixed control panel can be awkward to operate.
Despite its photo printing shortcomings, the Brother HL-3170CDW is a capable color laser printer that meets all the major requirements for a small office workgroup.
Expert review by : Bob Wood (mymac.com)
This innovative printer employes Light Emitting Diodes in place of a laser in the Xerographic process. Although Brother makes no such claims or promises, this new technology should lead to lower power consumption over a longer useful in-service...
Expert review by : Mike Wuerthele (electronista.com)
Brother HL-3170CDW
Quiet ; Flexible connectivity ; Duplex printing
Subpar photo quality ; Large footprint
Expert review by (printercomparison.com)
Read our full review of the Brother HL-3170cdw Digital Color Printer offering small businesses a low cost alternative to office AIOs.
Print quality ; Wired/Wireless connectivity ; Competitive pricing
Small display ; No front side USB
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