Brother HL-L8430CDW vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx
Brother HL-L8430CDW costs $34 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 2,297 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L8430CDW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $606 | $661 |
| After 2 years | $722 | $867 |
| After 3 years | $838 | $1,073 |
Brother HL-L8430CDW costs more upfront but 1.5¢ less per page. It overtakes Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx on total cost after about 2,297 pages — roughly 5 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L8430CDW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 33 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 33 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 60,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 5,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 20.82 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L8430CDW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN635XXLBK Super High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $144.99 · 1.9¢/page · 7,500pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black High-Yield Toner — $95.99 · 3.4¢/page · 2,800pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother HL-L8430CDW — about 44% lower cost per page (1.9¢ vs 3.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx — $34 less to buy — it would take about 2,297 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother HL-L8430CDW — 33 ppm vs 22 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L8430CDWBuy — $489.98
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwxBuy — $455.64
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L8430CDW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- The Brother HL-L8430CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 44% cheaper per page (1.9¢ vs 3.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L8430CDW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx is about $34 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L8430CDW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $34 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 2,297 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L8430CDW and the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L8430CDW 33 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L8430CDW 33 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L8430CDW 2400 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed). Wi-Fi: Brother HL-L8430CDW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx No.