Brother HL-L2350DW vs Lexmark MS431dn
Lexmark MS431dn costs $30 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,838 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L2350DW | Lexmark MS431dn |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $494 | $426 |
| After 2 years | $688 | $522 |
| After 3 years | $882 | $618 |
Lexmark MS431dn costs more upfront but 1.6¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother HL-L2350DW on total cost after about 1,838 pages — roughly 4 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L2350DW | Lexmark MS431dn |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | — | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 15,000 pages | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | 8,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | — | 2-line All Points Addressable (APA) monochrome LCD display |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 7.21 | 9.34 |
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
Lexmark MS431dn
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $320.19 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark MS431dn — about 50% lower cost per page (1.6¢ vs 3.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother HL-L2350DW — $30 less to buy — it would take about 1,838 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L2350DWBuy — $299.99
Lexmark MS431dnBuy — $329.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L2350DW or the Lexmark MS431dn?
- The Lexmark MS431dn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 50% cheaper per page (1.6¢ vs 3.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L2350DW or the Lexmark MS431dn?
- The Brother HL-L2350DW is about $30 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Lexmark MS431dn worth the higher price?
- It costs about $30 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,838 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L2350DW and the Lexmark MS431dn?
- Resolution: Brother HL-L2350DW 2400 x 600, Lexmark MS431dn Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother HL-L2350DW 15,000 pages, Lexmark MS431dn 80,000 pages. Recommended volume: Brother HL-L2350DW 2,000 pages/mo, Lexmark MS431dn 8,000 pages/mo. Wi-Fi: Brother HL-L2350DW Yes, Lexmark MS431dn No.