Brother HL-L5210DWT vs Xerox VersaLink B620

Xerox VersaLink B620 is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.

Brother HL-L5210DWT

Brother HL-L5210DWT

Price
$479.99
Cost per page (mono)
1.9¢/pg
Buy — $479.99
Best overall
Xerox VersaLink B620

Xerox VersaLink B620

Price
$403.27
Cost per page (mono)
1.5¢/pg
Buy — $403.27

Cost to run

Total cost of ownershipBrother HL-L5210DWTXerox VersaLink B620
After 1 year$591$496
After 2 years$703$588
After 3 years$814$680

Xerox VersaLink B620 is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.

Specs compared

SpecBrother HL-L5210DWTXerox VersaLink B620
Print technologylaserlaser
Color supportmonomono
Device typesingle-functionsingle-function
Functionsprintprint
Print speed (mono)48 ppm65 ppm
Resolution1200 x 12001200 x 1200 dpi Processor type Quad Core
Duty cycle (monthly)90,000 pages300,000 pages
Recommended volume5,000 pages/mo30,000 pages/mo
Automatic duplexYesYes
Automatic document feederNoNo
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetYesYes
USBYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Paper sizesLetter, Legal—
Weight (kg)14.8325.4

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 VersaLink B620

Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $385.00 · 1.5¢/page · 25,000pg yield

Which should you buy?

  • High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Xerox VersaLink B620 — about 17% lower cost per page (1.5¢ vs 1.9¢).
  • A lower upfront budget: Xerox VersaLink B620 — $77 less to buy.
  • The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Xerox VersaLink B620 — 65 ppm vs 48 ppm mono.

Where to buy

Brother HL-L5210DWTBuy — $479.99
Xerox VersaLink B620Buy — $403.27

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L5210DWT or the Xerox VersaLink B620?
The Xerox VersaLink B620 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 17% cheaper per page (1.5¢ vs 1.9¢ mono).
Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L5210DWT or the Xerox VersaLink B620?
The Xerox VersaLink B620 is about $77 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L5210DWT and the Xerox VersaLink B620?
Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L5210DWT 48 ppm, Xerox VersaLink B620 65 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L5210DWT 1200 x 1200, Xerox VersaLink B620 1200 x 1200 dpi Processor type Quad Core. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother HL-L5210DWT 90,000 pages, Xerox VersaLink B620 300,000 pages. Recommended volume: Brother HL-L5210DWT 5,000 pages/mo, Xerox VersaLink B620 30,000 pages/mo.