Brother HL-L2350DW vs Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II
Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II costs $2 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 576 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L2350DW | Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $494 | $475 |
| After 2 years | $688 | $648 |
| After 3 years | $882 | $821 |
Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II costs more upfront but 0.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother HL-L2350DW on total cost after about 576 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L2350DW | Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 15,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | 4,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 5-inch color touch LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 7.21 | 15.6 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L2350DW
Cheapest to run: High-yield Toner, Black, Yields approx. 3,000 pages‡ — $97.00 · 3.2¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II
Cheapest to run: Canon 070 Black Toner Cartridge, High Capacity — $294.00 · 2.9¢/page · 10,200pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II — about 11% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 3.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother HL-L2350DW — $2 less to buy — it would take about 576 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Brother HL-L2350DW doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L2350DWBuy — $299.99
Canon imageCLASS MF465dw IIBuy — $302.01
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L2350DW or the Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II?
- The Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 11% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 3.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L2350DW or the Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II?
- The Brother HL-L2350DW is about $2 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II worth the higher price?
- It costs about $2 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 576 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L2350DW and the Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II?
- Device type: Brother HL-L2350DW single-function, Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II multifunction. Functions: Brother HL-L2350DW print, Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II print, scan, copy, fax. Resolution: Brother HL-L2350DW 2400 x 600, Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II 1200 x 1200. Recommended volume: Brother HL-L2350DW 2,000 pages/mo, Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II 4,000 pages/mo.