Brother HL-L6310DW vs Lexmark MX431adn
Brother HL-L6310DW costs $2 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 771 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L6310DW | Lexmark MX431adn |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $550 | $564 |
| After 2 years | $631 | $660 |
| After 3 years | $711 | $756 |
Brother HL-L6310DW costs more upfront but 0.3¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark MX431adn on total cost after about 771 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L6310DW | Lexmark MX431adn |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 52 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 140,000 pages | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 12,000 pages/mo | 8,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) LCD touch panel |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 13.06 | 12.79 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L6310DW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN920UXXL Ultra High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $241.49 · 1.3¢/page · 18,000pg yield
Lexmark MX431adn
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $320.00 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother HL-L6310DW — about 16% lower cost per page (1.3¢ vs 1.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MX431adn — $2 less to buy — it would take about 771 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Lexmark MX431adn — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Brother HL-L6310DW doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother HL-L6310DW — 52 ppm vs 42 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L6310DWBuy — $469.99
Lexmark MX431adnBuy — $468.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L6310DW or the Lexmark MX431adn?
- The Brother HL-L6310DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 16% cheaper per page (1.3¢ vs 1.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L6310DW or the Lexmark MX431adn?
- The Lexmark MX431adn is about $2 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L6310DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $2 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 771 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L6310DW and the Lexmark MX431adn?
- Device type: Brother HL-L6310DW single-function, Lexmark MX431adn multifunction. Functions: Brother HL-L6310DW print, Lexmark MX431adn print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L6310DW 52 ppm, Lexmark MX431adn 42 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L6310DW 1200 x 1200, Lexmark MX431adn Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi.