Brother HL-L2350DW vs Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw
Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw costs $29 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 19,406 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L2350DW | Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $679 | $699 |
| After 2 years | $958 | $969 |
| After 3 years | $1,237 | $1,239 |
Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw costs more upfront but 0.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother HL-L2350DW on total cost after about 19,406 pages — roughly 39 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L2350DW | Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| 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 | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 7.21 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L2350DW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN730 Standard-yield Black Toner Cartridge — $55.79 · 4.6¢/page · 1,200pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $134.97 · 4.5¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw — about 3% lower cost per page (4.5¢ vs 4.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother HL-L2350DW — $29 less to buy — it would take about 19,406 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L2350DWBuy — $399.99
Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dwBuy — $429.13
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L2350DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 3% cheaper per page (4.5¢ vs 4.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L2350DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw?
- The Brother HL-L2350DW is about $29 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw worth the higher price?
- It costs about $29 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 19,406 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L2350DW and the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw?
- Resolution: Brother HL-L2350DW 2400 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi. USB: Brother HL-L2350DW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw No. Paper sizes: Brother HL-L2350DW Letter, Legal, Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw A4, Legal, Letter.