Brother HL-L2405W vs Lexmark MS331dn
Lexmark MS331dn costs $19 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 30,581 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L2405W | Lexmark MS331dn |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $337 | $352 |
| After 2 years | $533 | $545 |
| After 3 years | $730 | $738 |
Lexmark MS331dn costs more upfront but 0.1¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother HL-L2405W on total cost after about 30,581 pages — roughly 62 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L2405W | Lexmark MS331dn |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 30 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 35,000 pages | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 5,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | No | 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) | 6.85 | 9.34 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L2405W
Cheapest to run: Brother TN830XL High Yield Toner — $98.29 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Lexmark MS331dn
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX331, 431, MX432 Return Program 3K Toner Cartridge — $96.43 · 3.2¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark MS331dn — about 2% lower cost per page (3.2¢ vs 3.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother HL-L2405W — $19 less to buy — it would take about 30,581 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark MS331dn — 40 ppm vs 30 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L2405WBuy — $139.99
Lexmark MS331dnBuy — $158.95
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L2405W or the Lexmark MS331dn?
- The Lexmark MS331dn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 2% cheaper per page (3.2¢ vs 3.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L2405W or the Lexmark MS331dn?
- The Brother HL-L2405W is about $19 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Lexmark MS331dn worth the higher price?
- It costs about $19 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 30,581 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L2405W and the Lexmark MS331dn?
- Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L2405W 30 ppm, Lexmark MS331dn 40 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L2405W 1200 x 1200, Lexmark MS331dn Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother HL-L2405W 35,000 pages, Lexmark MS331dn 50,000 pages. Recommended volume: Brother HL-L2405W 2,500 pages/mo, Lexmark MS331dn 5,000 pages/mo.