Brother DCP-L5510DN vs Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw
Brother DCP-L5510DN costs $18 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 670 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother DCP-L5510DN | Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $561 | $702 |
| After 2 years | $673 | $972 |
| After 3 years | $784 | $1,242 |
Brother DCP-L5510DN costs more upfront but 2.6¢ less per page. It overtakes Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw on total cost after about 670 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother DCP-L5510DN | Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 48 ppm | 37 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 90,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 5,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 16.33 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother DCP-L5510DN
Cheapest to run: Brother TN920XXL Super High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $204.29 · 1.9¢/page · 11,000pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $134.96 · 4.5¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother DCP-L5510DN — about 59% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 4.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw — $18 less to buy — it would take about 670 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning and copying: Brother DCP-L5510DN — it adds scanning and copying, which the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother DCP-L5510DN — 48 ppm vs 37 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother DCP-L5510DNBuy — $449.99
Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dwBuy — $432.31
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother DCP-L5510DN or the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw?
- The Brother DCP-L5510DN — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 59% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 4.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother DCP-L5510DN or the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw is about $18 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother DCP-L5510DN worth the higher price?
- It costs about $18 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 670 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother DCP-L5510DN and the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw?
- Device type: Brother DCP-L5510DN multifunction, Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw single-function. Functions: Brother DCP-L5510DN print, scan, copy, Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw print. Print speed (mono): Brother DCP-L5510DN 48 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw 37 ppm. Resolution: Brother DCP-L5510DN 1200 x 1200, Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi.