Brother DCP-L2550DW vs Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother DCP-L2550DW | Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $800 | $692 |
| After 2 years | $980 | $830 |
| After 3 years | $1,160 | $968 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother DCP-L2550DW | Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 37 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 15,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 11.61 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother DCP-L2550DW
Cheapest to run: High-yield Toner, Black, Yields approx. 3,000 pages‡ — $89.99 · 3.0¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $68.99 · 2.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx — about 23% lower cost per page (2.3¢ vs 3.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx — $66 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx — it adds faxing, which the Brother DCP-L2550DW doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother DCP-L2550DWBuy — $620.00
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfxBuy — $553.85
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother DCP-L2550DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 23% cheaper per page (2.3¢ vs 3.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother DCP-L2550DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx is about $66 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother DCP-L2550DW and the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx?
- Functions: Brother DCP-L2550DW print, scan, copy, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx print, scan, copy, fax. Resolution: Brother DCP-L2550DW 2400 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi. Ethernet: Brother DCP-L2550DW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx No. USB: Brother DCP-L2550DW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx No.