Brother HL-L9410CDN vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer
Brother HL-L9410CDN costs $51 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 3,709 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L9410CDN | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $843 | $874 |
| After 2 years | $935 | $1,049 |
| After 3 years | $1,028 | $1,224 |
Brother HL-L9410CDN costs more upfront but 1.4¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer on total cost after about 3,709 pages — roughly 8 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L9410CDN | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 42 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 42 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 600 x 600 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 120,000 pages | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 12,000 pages/mo | 4,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | — | 4-line back lit LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 28.67 | 16.33 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L9410CDN
Cheapest to run: Brother TN810BK Standard-yield Black Toner Cartridge — $138.92 · 1.5¢/page · 9,000pg yield
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 210X Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $218.89 · 2.9¢/page · 7,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother HL-L9410CDN — about 47% lower cost per page (1.5¢ vs 2.9¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer — $51 less to buy — it would take about 3,709 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother HL-L9410CDN — 42 ppm vs 35 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L9410CDNBuy — $749.99
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw PrinterBuy — $699.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L9410CDN or the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer?
- The Brother HL-L9410CDN — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 47% cheaper per page (1.5¢ vs 2.9¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L9410CDN or the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer is about $51 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother HL-L9410CDN worth the higher price?
- It costs about $51 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 3,709 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L9410CDN and the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L9410CDN 42 ppm, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer 35 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L9410CDN 42 ppm, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer 35 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L9410CDN 2400 x 600, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer 600 x 600. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother HL-L9410CDN 120,000 pages, HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer 50,000 pages.