Brother HL-L3295CDW vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx
Brother HL-L3295CDW costs $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,731 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L3295CDW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $601 | $626 |
| After 2 years | $772 | $831 |
| After 3 years | $943 | $1,037 |
Brother HL-L3295CDW costs more upfront but 0.6¢ less per page. It overtakes Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx on total cost after about 1,731 pages — roughly 4 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L3295CDW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 31 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 31 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 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) | 16.69 | — |
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
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black High-Yield Toner — $95.99 · 3.4¢/page · 2,800pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother HL-L3295CDW — about 17% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 3.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx — $10 less to buy — it would take about 1,731 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 22 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L3295CDWBuy — $429.99
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwxBuy — $420.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L3295CDW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- The Brother HL-L3295CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 17% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 3.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L3295CDW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L3295CDW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,731 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L3295CDW and the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L3295CDW 31 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L3295CDW 31 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L3295CDW 2400 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed). Wi-Fi: Brother HL-L3295CDW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx No.