Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L3220CDW or the Lexmark CS331dw?

The Brother HL-L3220CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 8% cheaper per page (3.2¢ vs 3.4¢ mono).

Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L3220CDW or the Lexmark CS331dw?

The Brother HL-L3220CDW is about $11 cheaper upfront based on current prices.

What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L3220CDW and the Lexmark CS331dw?

Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L3220CDW 19 ppm, Lexmark CS331dw 26 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L3220CDW 19 ppm, Lexmark CS331dw 26 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L3220CDW 2400 x 600, Lexmark CS331dw Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi). Duty cycle (monthly): Brother HL-L3220CDW 40,000 pages, Lexmark CS331dw 50,000 pages.

Brother HL-L3220CDW vs Lexmark CS331dw

Name: Brother HL-L3220CDW
Brand: Brother
SKU: HL-L3220CDW
Price: 284.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Brother HL-L3220CDW is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.

Best overall

Brother HL-L3220CDW

Price: $284.99
Cost per page (mono): 3.2¢/pg

Buy — $284.99

Lexmark CS331dw

Price: $296.00
Cost per page (mono): 3.4¢/pg

Buy — $296.00

Cost to run

Your print volume: 500 pages/month

Total cost of ownership	Brother HL-L3220CDW	Lexmark CS331dw
After 1 year	$476	$503
After 2 years	$667	$709
After 3 years	$858	$916

Brother HL-L3220CDW is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.

Specs compared

Show only differences (9)

Spec	Brother HL-L3220CDW	Lexmark CS331dw
Print technology	laser	laser
Color support	color	color
Device type	single-function	single-function
Functions	print	print
Print speed (mono)	19 ppm	26 ppm
Print speed (color)	19 ppm	26 ppm
Resolution	2400 x 600	Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi)
Duty cycle (monthly)	40,000 pages	50,000 pages
Recommended volume	3,000 pages/mo	2,500 pages/mo
Automatic duplex	Yes	Yes
Automatic document feeder	No	No
Display	—	2-line All Points Addressable (APA) monochrome LCD display
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet	No	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
Paper sizes	Letter, Legal	Letter, Legal, A4
Weight (kg)	11.2	16.1

Cartridges & running cost

Brother HL-L3220CDW

Cheapest to run: Brother TN229XLBK High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $95.57 · 3.2¢/page · 3,000pg yield

Lexmark CS331dw

Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS/CX331 Black Return Program 4.5K Print Cartridge — $155.00 · 3.4¢/page · 4,500pg yield

Which should you buy?

High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother HL-L3220CDW — about 8% lower cost per page (3.2¢ vs 3.4¢).
A lower upfront budget: Brother HL-L3220CDW — $11 less to buy.
The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark CS331dw — 26 ppm vs 19 ppm mono.

Where to buy

Brother HL-L3220CDWBuy — $284.99

Lexmark CS331dwBuy — $296.00

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L3220CDW or the Lexmark CS331dw?: The Brother HL-L3220CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 8% cheaper per page (3.2¢ vs 3.4¢ mono).
Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L3220CDW or the Lexmark CS331dw?: The Brother HL-L3220CDW is about $11 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L3220CDW and the Lexmark CS331dw?: Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L3220CDW 19 ppm, Lexmark CS331dw 26 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L3220CDW 19 ppm, Lexmark CS331dw 26 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L3220CDW 2400 x 600, Lexmark CS331dw Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi). Duty cycle (monthly): Brother HL-L3220CDW 40,000 pages, Lexmark CS331dw 50,000 pages.