Many experts — and thousands of happy owners — point to the Brother HL-2270DW as the very best black-and-white laser printer you can buy. It’s small, quick, super-reliable and cheap to run. Networking is easy, with built-in Ethernet and — for those interested in a wireless laser printer — Wi-Fi. Print quality, especially for text, is excellent.

The Dell B2360dn is an outstanding value for busy offices, experts say. Its beefy memory, processor and 300-sheet paper capacity can handle bigger print jobs, and built-in Ethernet lets several users share this Dell laser printer. It’s cheap to run, and optional add-ons (a $50 Wi-Fi adapter and $150 550-sheet paper tray) unlock even more of its potential.

The HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn occupies middle ground between home and office laser printers. It’s faster (and costs more) than most personal laser printers, but it’s slower, smaller and at least a little cheaper than a business laser printer. Some top experts — and hundreds of owners — eagerly recommend this HP laser printer despite some downsides.

If you own a slew of smartphones, tablets and computers to print from, the Samsung Xpress M2835DW could make your life a little easier. This wireless laser printer can print directly from all of the above. Near-Field Communication (NFC) support, which lets you print from compatible devices with just a tap, is added for this year. This is a new model, but based on its predecessor, it’s safe to expect crisp text, brisk speed, low running costs and rock-solid reliability.