Brother wins 2025 A4 Line of the Year Award from Keypoint Intelligence

Brother Industries are very pleased to announce that Brother’s A4 mono laser printer range has been awarded the prominent Buyers Lab (BLI) 2025 A4 Line of the Year Award from Keypoint Intelligence. This prestigious, annual recognition is awarded to the manufacturer with the most exception overall hardware line-up, based on thorough lab testing and market research. 

Line of the Year Awards honor companies that consistently demonstrate outstanding performance across a diverse range of hardware or software – particularly those that consistently perform above average throughout rigorous testing. Keypoint Intelligence analysts and technicians assess criteria such as ease of use, features, and value across the entire product lineup within a given category, making these awards some of the most esteemed in the industry.

Brother has presented a fresh, broad portfolio of expertly-engineering professional A4 multi-function devices that replace the already-award winning mono laser line up. Brother’s best A4 range is leading the way in business printing and has consistently stood out for their superior performance during Keypoint Intelligence testing across the entire A4 business lineup.

The range offers a strong feature set of professional-grade output, seamless cloud integration, and advanced mobile connectivity, all while maintaining a lower-than-average total cost of ownership (TCO). This ensures exceptional affordability without sacrificing essential features or performance, setting the standard for businesses seeking high-quality results and efficiency.

Exceptional security features strengthen an already impressive feature set with protection at document and device level. Brother’s dedication to addressing the needs of today’s hybrid and hyper-connected workstyle is demonstrated in the meticulous design and functionality of the professional A4 mono laser  lineup, allowing businesses to work securely and efficiently.

Brother A4 laser portfolio has been designed to deliver professional performance, with enhanced efficiency and reliability in mind, cognizant of the needs of a hybrid workplace. Brother’s “At Your Side” support continues to equip businesses and our customers for success.

“Brother has delivered a truly superior range,” said said Rachel Dean, Technical Editor in Keypoint Intelligence’s Workplace Group. “We tested the entire A4 line-up and found very good output quality with a distinct halftone range, and bold and consistent solids, with robust security features and a low TCO only adding to a stellar value proposition.”

Brother also won BLI 2025 Pick Awards for the following devices:

• Brother HL-L5210DN Professional Network A4 Mono Laser Printer
• Brother HL-L6410DN Professional Network A4 Mono Laser Printer
• Brother MFC-L5710DN Professional All-in-One A4 Mono Laser Printer
• Brother MFC-L5710DW Professional Wireless All-in-One A4 Mono Laser Printer
 

Pick Awards are awarded for products that are deemed to be "best in class" after rigorous testing by experienced analysts and technicians. In addition to printers and MFPs, Picks are given to outstanding products in a variety of fields, including scanners and software solutions. Brother has now accumulated over 30 awards to date.

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