Brother HL-L5210DWT vs Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw
Brother HL-L5210DWT costs $48 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,806 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L5210DWT | Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $591 | $702 |
| After 2 years | $703 | $972 |
| After 3 years | $814 | $1,242 |
Brother HL-L5210DWT costs more upfront but 2.6¢ less per page. It overtakes Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw on total cost after about 1,806 pages — roughly 4 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L5210DWT | Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| 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 | No |
| 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 P2235dw
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $134.96 · 4.5¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother HL-L5210DWT — about 59% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 4.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw — $48 less to buy — it would take about 1,806 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- 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 P2235dwBuy — $432.31
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L5210DWT or the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw?
- The Brother HL-L5210DWT — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 59% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 4.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L5210DWT or the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw is about $48 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L5210DWT worth the higher price?
- It costs about $48 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,806 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L5210DWT and the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw?
- Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L5210DWT 48 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw 37 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L5210DWT 1200 x 1200, Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi. Ethernet: Brother HL-L5210DWT Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw No. USB: Brother HL-L5210DWT Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw No.