Brother HL-L3300CDW vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx
Brother HL-L3300CDW costs $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 4,119 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L3300CDW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $621 | $626 |
| After 2 years | $812 | $831 |
| After 3 years | $1,003 | $1,037 |
Brother HL-L3300CDW costs more upfront but 0.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx on total cost after about 4,119 pages — roughly 9 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L3300CDW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 19 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 19 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 40,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 3,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 18.51 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L3300CDW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN229XLBK High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $95.57 · 3.2¢/page · 3,000pg 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-L3300CDW — about 7% lower cost per page (3.2¢ vs 3.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx — $10 less to buy — it would take about 4,119 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 Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L3300CDWBuy — $429.99
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwxBuy — $420.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L3300CDW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- The Brother HL-L3300CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 7% cheaper per page (3.2¢ vs 3.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L3300CDW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L3300CDW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 4,119 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L3300CDW and the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- Device type: Brother HL-L3300CDW multifunction, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx single-function. Functions: Brother HL-L3300CDW print, scan, copy, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx print. Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L3300CDW 19 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L3300CDW 19 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm.