Brother DCP-L2640DW vs HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer
Brother DCP-L2640DW costs $31 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 2,833 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother DCP-L2640DW | HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $407 | $441 |
| After 2 years | $603 | $703 |
| After 3 years | $800 | $966 |
Brother DCP-L2640DW costs more upfront but 1.1¢ less per page. It overtakes HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer on total cost after about 2,833 pages — roughly 6 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother DCP-L2640DW | HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 36 ppm | 28 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 | Yes |
| Display | — | 1.6-inch Icon LCD |
| 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 | 9.5 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother DCP-L2640DW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN830XL High Yield Toner — $98.29 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw 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 MFP M235sdw Printer — $31 less to buy — it would take about 2,833 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother DCP-L2640DW — 36 ppm vs 28 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother DCP-L2640DWBuy — $209.99
HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw PrinterBuy — $179.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother DCP-L2640DW or the HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw 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 MFP M235sdw Printer?
- The HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer is about $31 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother DCP-L2640DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $31 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 2,833 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 MFP M235sdw Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Brother DCP-L2640DW 36 ppm, HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer 28 ppm. Resolution: Brother DCP-L2640DW 1200 x 1200, HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer 600 x 600. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother DCP-L2640DW 35,000 pages, HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer 20,000 pages. Recommended volume: Brother DCP-L2640DW 2,500 pages/mo, HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer 2,000 pages/mo.