Brother DCP-L2640DW vs HP LaserJet M209dw Printer
Brother DCP-L2640DW costs $11 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,005 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother DCP-L2640DW | HP LaserJet M209dw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $407 | $461 |
| After 2 years | $603 | $723 |
| After 3 years | $800 | $986 |
Brother DCP-L2640DW costs more upfront but 1.1¢ less per page. It overtakes HP LaserJet M209dw Printer on total cost after about 1,005 pages — roughly 3 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother DCP-L2640DW | HP LaserJet M209dw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 36 ppm | 30 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 35,000 pages | 20,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 2,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 11.34 | 5.6 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother DCP-L2640DW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN830XL High Yield Toner — $98.29 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
HP LaserJet M209dw Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 134X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $104.89 · 4.4¢/page · 2,400pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother DCP-L2640DW — about 25% lower cost per page (3.3¢ vs 4.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP LaserJet M209dw Printer — $11 less to buy — it would take about 1,005 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning and copying: Brother DCP-L2640DW — it adds scanning and copying, which the HP LaserJet M209dw Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother DCP-L2640DW — 36 ppm vs 30 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother DCP-L2640DWBuy — $209.99
HP LaserJet M209dw PrinterBuy — $199.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother DCP-L2640DW or the HP LaserJet M209dw Printer?
- The Brother DCP-L2640DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 25% cheaper per page (3.3¢ vs 4.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother DCP-L2640DW or the HP LaserJet M209dw Printer?
- The HP LaserJet M209dw Printer is about $11 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother DCP-L2640DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $11 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,005 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother DCP-L2640DW and the HP LaserJet M209dw Printer?
- Device type: Brother DCP-L2640DW multifunction, HP LaserJet M209dw Printer single-function. Functions: Brother DCP-L2640DW print, scan, copy, HP LaserJet M209dw Printer print. Print speed (mono): Brother DCP-L2640DW 36 ppm, HP LaserJet M209dw Printer 30 ppm. Resolution: Brother DCP-L2640DW 1200 x 1200, HP LaserJet M209dw Printer 600 x 600.