Brother HL-L5210DWT vs Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx
Brother HL-L5210DWT is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L5210DWT | Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $591 | $678 |
| After 2 years | $703 | $816 |
| After 3 years | $814 | $954 |
Brother HL-L5210DWT is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L5210DWT | Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 48 ppm | 37 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 90,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 5,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 14.83 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L5210DWT
Cheapest to run: Brother TN920XXL Super High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $204.29 · 1.9¢/page · 11,000pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $68.99 · 2.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother HL-L5210DWT — about 19% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 2.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother HL-L5210DWT — $60 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Brother HL-L5210DWT doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother HL-L5210DWT — 48 ppm vs 37 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L5210DWTBuy — $479.99
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfxBuy — $540.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L5210DWT or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx?
- The Brother HL-L5210DWT — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 19% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 2.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L5210DWT or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx?
- The Brother HL-L5210DWT is about $60 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L5210DWT and the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx?
- Device type: Brother HL-L5210DWT single-function, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx multifunction. Functions: Brother HL-L5210DWT print, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L5210DWT 48 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx 37 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L5210DWT 1200 x 1200, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi.