Brother HL-L6310DW vs Xerox B305
Brother HL-L6310DW costs $70 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 7,303 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L6310DW | Xerox B305 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $550 | $537 |
| After 2 years | $629 | $674 |
| After 3 years | $709 | $811 |
Brother HL-L6310DW costs more upfront but 1.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Xerox B305 on total cost after about 7,303 pages — roughly 15 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L6310DW | Xerox B305 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 52 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality |
| 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 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | — |
| Weight (kg) | 13.06 | 12.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L6310DW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN920UXXL Ultra High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $238.89 · 1.3¢/page · 18,000pg 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-L6310DW — about 42% lower cost per page (1.3¢ vs 2.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Xerox B305 — $70 less to buy — it would take about 7,303 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-L6310DW doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother HL-L6310DW — 52 ppm vs 40 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L6310DWBuy — $469.99
Xerox B305Buy — $400.05
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L6310DW or the Xerox B305?
- The Brother HL-L6310DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 42% cheaper per page (1.3¢ vs 2.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L6310DW or the Xerox B305?
- The Xerox B305 is about $70 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L6310DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $70 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 7,303 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L6310DW and the Xerox B305?
- Device type: Brother HL-L6310DW single-function, Xerox B305 multifunction. Functions: Brother HL-L6310DW print, Xerox B305 print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L6310DW 52 ppm, Xerox B305 40 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L6310DW 1200 x 1200, Xerox B305 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality.