Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L3280CDW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?

The Brother HL-L3280CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 6% cheaper per page (3.2¢ vs 3.4¢ mono).

Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L3280CDW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?

The Brother HL-L3280CDW is about $75 cheaper upfront based on current prices.

What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L3280CDW and the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?

Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L3280CDW 27 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L3280CDW 27 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L3280CDW 2400 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed). Wi-Fi: Brother HL-L3280CDW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx No.

Brother HL-L3280CDW vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx

Name: Brother HL-L3280CDW
Brand: Brother
SKU: HL-L3280CDW
Price: 344.98 USD
Availability: InStock

Brother HL-L3280CDW is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.

Best overall

Brother HL-L3280CDW

Price: $344.98
Cost per page (mono): 3.2¢/pg

Buy — $344.98

Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx

Price: $419.50
Cost per page (mono): 3.4¢/pg

Buy — $419.50

Cost to run

Your print volume: 500 pages/month

Total cost of ownership	Brother HL-L3280CDW	Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx
After 1 year	$538	$625
After 2 years	$730	$831
After 3 years	$923	$1,037

Brother HL-L3280CDW is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.

Specs compared

Show only differences (10)

Spec	Brother HL-L3280CDW	Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx
Print technology	laser	laser
Color support	color	color
Device type	single-function	single-function
Functions	print	print
Print speed (mono)	27 ppm	22 ppm
Print speed (color)	27 ppm	22 ppm
Resolution	2400 x 600	600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed)
Duty cycle (monthly)	40,000 pages	—
Recommended volume	3,000 pages/mo	—
Automatic duplex	Yes	Yes
Automatic document feeder	No	No
Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Ethernet	Yes	No
USB	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Paper sizes	Letter, Legal	A4, Legal, Letter
Weight (kg)	15.38	—

Cartridges & running cost

Brother HL-L3280CDW

Cheapest to run: Brother TN229XLBK High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $96.29 · 3.2¢/page · 3,000pg yield

Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx

Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black High-Yield Toner — $95.98 · 3.4¢/page · 2,800pg yield

Which should you buy?

High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother HL-L3280CDW — about 6% lower cost per page (3.2¢ vs 3.4¢).
A lower upfront budget: Brother HL-L3280CDW — $75 less to buy.
The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother HL-L3280CDW — 27 ppm vs 22 ppm mono.

Where to buy

Brother HL-L3280CDWBuy — $344.98

Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwxBuy — $419.50

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L3280CDW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?: The Brother HL-L3280CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 6% cheaper per page (3.2¢ vs 3.4¢ mono).
Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L3280CDW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?: The Brother HL-L3280CDW is about $75 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L3280CDW and the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?: Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L3280CDW 27 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L3280CDW 27 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L3280CDW 2400 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed). Wi-Fi: Brother HL-L3280CDW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx No.