Brother HL-L3300CDW vs Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw
Brother HL-L3300CDW is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L3300CDW | Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $621 | $763 |
| After 2 years | $812 | $1,059 |
| After 3 years | $1,003 | $1,356 |
Brother HL-L3300CDW is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L3300CDW | Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 19 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 19 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 40,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 3,000 pages/mo | 4,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 5-inch color touch LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 18.51 | 22 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L3300CDW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN229XLBK High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $95.57 · 3.2¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw
Cheapest to run: Canon 069 Black Toner Cartridge — $103.85 · 4.9¢/page · 2,100pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother HL-L3300CDW — about 36% lower cost per page (3.2¢ vs 4.9¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother HL-L3300CDW — $36 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw — it adds faxing, which the Brother HL-L3300CDW doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw — 35 ppm vs 19 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L3300CDWBuy — $429.99
Canon Color imageCLASS MF753CdwBuy — $465.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L3300CDW or the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw?
- The Brother HL-L3300CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 36% cheaper per page (3.2¢ vs 4.9¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L3300CDW or the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw?
- The Brother HL-L3300CDW is about $36 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L3300CDW and the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw?
- Functions: Brother HL-L3300CDW print, scan, copy, Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L3300CDW 19 ppm, Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw 35 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L3300CDW 19 ppm, Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw 35 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L3300CDW 2400 x 600, Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw 1200 x 1200.