Brother HL-L3300CDW vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer
Brother HL-L3300CDW costs $31 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 7,641 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L3300CDW | HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $621 | $614 |
| After 2 years | $812 | $830 |
| After 3 years | $1,003 | $1,045 |
Brother HL-L3300CDW costs more upfront but 0.4¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer on total cost after about 7,641 pages — roughly 16 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L3300CDW | HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 19 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 19 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 600 x 600 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 40,000 pages | 40,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 3,000 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2-inch diagonal DFSTN-backlit (200 x 114) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 18.51 | 13.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L3300CDW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN229XLBK High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $95.57 · 3.2¢/page · 3,000pg 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-L3300CDW — about 11% lower cost per page (3.2¢ vs 3.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer — $31 less to buy — it would take about 7,641 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning and copying: Brother HL-L3300CDW — it adds scanning and copying, which the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer — 26 ppm vs 19 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L3300CDWBuy — $429.99
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw PrinterBuy — $399.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L3300CDW or the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer?
- The Brother HL-L3300CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 11% cheaper per page (3.2¢ vs 3.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L3300CDW 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-L3300CDW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $31 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 7,641 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L3300CDW and the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer?
- Device type: Brother HL-L3300CDW multifunction, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer single-function. Functions: Brother HL-L3300CDW print, scan, copy, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer print. Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L3300CDW 19 ppm, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 26 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L3300CDW 19 ppm, HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 26 ppm.