Brother HL-L3220CDW vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer
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Brother HL-L3220CDW costs $6 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,477 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L3220CDW | HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $476 | $494 |
| After 2 years | $667 | $710 |
| After 3 years | $858 | $925 |
Brother HL-L3220CDW costs more upfront but 0.4¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer on total cost after about 1,477 pages — roughly 3 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L3220CDW | HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 19 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 19 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 600 x 600 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 40,000 pages | 40,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 3,000 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | — | 2-inch diagonal DFSTN-backlit (200 x 114) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 11.2 | 13.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L3220CDW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN229XLBK High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $95.57 · 3.2¢/page · 3,000pg yield
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 218X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $114.92 · 3.6¢/page · 3,200pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother HL-L3220CDW — about 11% lower cost per page (3.2¢ vs 3.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer — $6 less to buy — it would take about 1,477 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer — 26 ppm vs 19 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L3220CDWBuy — $284.99
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw PrinterBuy — $279.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L3220CDW or the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer?
- The Brother HL-L3220CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 11% cheaper per page (3.2¢ vs 3.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L3220CDW or the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer is about $6 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L3220CDW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $6 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,477 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L3220CDW and the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L3220CDW 19 ppm, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 26 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L3220CDW 19 ppm, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 26 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L3220CDW 2400 x 600, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 600 x 600. Recommended volume: Brother HL-L3220CDW 3,000 pages/mo, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 2,500 pages/mo.