Brother HL-L3295CDW vs Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II
Brother HL-L3295CDW costs $1 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 49 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L3295CDW | Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $601 | $724 |
| After 2 years | $772 | $1,018 |
| After 3 years | $943 | $1,313 |
Brother HL-L3295CDW costs more upfront but 2.1¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II on total cost after about 49 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L3295CDW | Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 31 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 31 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 4,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 5-inch color touchscreen |
| 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 MF751Cdw II
Cheapest to run: Canon 069 Black Toner Cartridge — $103.16 · 4.9¢/page · 2,100pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother HL-L3295CDW — about 42% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 4.9¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II — $1 less to buy — it would take about 49 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning and copying: Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II — it adds scanning and copying, which the Brother HL-L3295CDW doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L3295CDWBuy — $429.99
Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw IIBuy — $429.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L3295CDW or the Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II?
- The Brother HL-L3295CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 42% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 4.9¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L3295CDW or the Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II?
- The Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II is about $1 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L3295CDW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $1 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 49 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 MF751Cdw II?
- Device type: Brother HL-L3295CDW single-function, Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II multifunction. Functions: Brother HL-L3295CDW print, Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L3295CDW 31 ppm, Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II 35 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L3295CDW 31 ppm, Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II 35 ppm.