In the past laser printers were thought to be faster and more cost effective than inkjet printers despite their higher price tag but with todays advancement in technology it depends on your needs. There is no clear cut winner, laser printers were once thought to be faster than inkjet printers but this is no longet the case, also inkjet was once thought to be more cost effective and again laser printers have recently flooded the market at lower prices to rival the price of inkjet.