Brother HL-L3295CDW vs Lexmark CX331adwe
Brother HL-L3295CDW costs $40 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 6,738 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L3295CDW | Lexmark CX331adwe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $601 | $597 |
| After 2 years | $772 | $803 |
| After 3 years | $943 | $1,010 |
Brother HL-L3295CDW costs more upfront but 0.6¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark CX331adwe on total cost after about 6,738 pages — roughly 14 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L3295CDW | Lexmark CX331adwe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) LCD touch panel |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 16.69 | 19.37 |
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
Lexmark CX331adwe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS/CX331 Black Return Program 4.5K Print Cartridge — $155.00 · 3.4¢/page · 4,500pg 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: Lexmark CX331adwe — $40 less to buy — it would take about 6,738 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Lexmark CX331adwe — 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
Lexmark CX331adweBuy — $390.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L3295CDW or the Lexmark CX331adwe?
- 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 Lexmark CX331adwe?
- The Lexmark CX331adwe is about $40 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L3295CDW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $40 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 6,738 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L3295CDW and the Lexmark CX331adwe?
- Device type: Brother HL-L3295CDW single-function, Lexmark CX331adwe multifunction. Functions: Brother HL-L3295CDW print, Lexmark CX331adwe print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L3295CDW 31 ppm, Lexmark CX331adwe 26 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L3295CDW 31 ppm, Lexmark CX331adwe 26 ppm.