Brother HL-L3295CDW vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer
Brother HL-L3295CDW costs $31 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 4,186 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L3295CDW | HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $601 | $614 |
| After 2 years | $772 | $830 |
| After 3 years | $943 | $1,045 |
Brother HL-L3295CDW costs more upfront but 0.7¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer on total cost after about 4,186 pages — roughly 9 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L3295CDW | HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 31 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 31 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 600 x 600 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | 40,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 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 | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 16.69 | 13.8 |
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
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-L3295CDW — about 21% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 3.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer — $31 less to buy — it would take about 4,186 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- 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
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw PrinterBuy — $399.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L3295CDW or the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer?
- The Brother HL-L3295CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 21% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 3.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L3295CDW or the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer is about $31 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L3295CDW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $31 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 4,186 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L3295CDW and the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L3295CDW 31 ppm, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 26 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L3295CDW 31 ppm, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 26 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L3295CDW 2400 x 600, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 600 x 600. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother HL-L3295CDW 50,000 pages, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 40,000 pages.