Brother HL-L3295CDW vs Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw
Brother HL-L3295CDW costs $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 566 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L3295CDW | Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $601 | $793 |
| After 2 years | $772 | $1,176 |
| After 3 years | $943 | $1,559 |
Brother HL-L3295CDW costs more upfront but 3.5¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw on total cost after about 566 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L3295CDW | Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 31 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 31 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 5-inch color touch LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 16.69 | 22 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L3295CDW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN229XXLBK Super High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $128.29 · 2.9¢/page · 4,500pg yield
Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw
Cheapest to run: Canon 075 Black Toner Cartridge — $83.00 · 6.4¢/page · 1,300pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother HL-L3295CDW — about 55% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 6.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw — $20 less to buy — it would take about 566 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Brother HL-L3295CDW doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother HL-L3295CDW — 31 ppm vs 26 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L3295CDWBuy — $429.99
Canon Color imageCLASS MF665CdwBuy — $409.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L3295CDW or the Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw?
- The Brother HL-L3295CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 55% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 6.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L3295CDW or the Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw?
- The Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw is about $20 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L3295CDW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 566 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L3295CDW and the Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw?
- Device type: Brother HL-L3295CDW single-function, Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw multifunction. Functions: Brother HL-L3295CDW print, Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L3295CDW 31 ppm, Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw 26 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L3295CDW 31 ppm, Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw 26 ppm.