Brother HL-L5210DWT vs Xerox B305
Brother HL-L5210DWT costs $80 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 18,688 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L5210DWT | Xerox B305 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $591 | $537 |
| After 2 years | $703 | $674 |
| After 3 years | $814 | $811 |
Brother HL-L5210DWT costs more upfront but 0.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Xerox B305 on total cost after about 18,688 pages — roughly 38 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L5210DWT | Xerox B305 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 48 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 90,000 pages | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 5,000 pages/mo | 8,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | — |
| Weight (kg) | 14.83 | 12.8 |
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
Xerox B305
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $456.99 · 2.3¢/page · 20,000pg 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: Xerox B305 — $80 less to buy — it would take about 18,688 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning and copying: Xerox B305 — it adds scanning and copying, which the Brother HL-L5210DWT doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother HL-L5210DWT — 48 ppm vs 40 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L5210DWTBuy — $479.99
Xerox B305Buy — $400.05
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L5210DWT or the Xerox B305?
- 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 Xerox B305?
- The Xerox B305 is about $80 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L5210DWT worth the higher price?
- It costs about $80 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 18,688 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L5210DWT and the Xerox B305?
- Device type: Brother HL-L5210DWT single-function, Xerox B305 multifunction. Functions: Brother HL-L5210DWT print, Xerox B305 print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L5210DWT 48 ppm, Xerox B305 40 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L5210DWT 1200 x 1200, Xerox B305 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality.