Brother HL-L9410CDN vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx costs $118 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 28,165 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother HL-L9410CDN | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $848 | $940 |
| After 2 years | $946 | $1,013 |
| After 3 years | $1,044 | $1,086 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx costs more upfront but 0.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother HL-L9410CDN on total cost after about 28,165 pages — roughly 57 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother HL-L9410CDN | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 42 ppm | 37 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 42 ppm | 37 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 9600 dpi x 600 dpi, 600 dpi x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 120,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 12,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 28.67 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother HL-L9410CDN
Cheapest to run: Brother TN810XLBK High-yield Black Toner Cartridge — $195.79 · 1.6¢/page · 12,000pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $84.99 · 1.2¢/page · 7,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx — about 26% lower cost per page (1.2¢ vs 1.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother HL-L9410CDN — $118 less to buy — it would take about 28,165 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 37 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother HL-L9410CDNBuy — $749.99
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cxBuy — $867.56
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother HL-L9410CDN or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 26% cheaper per page (1.2¢ vs 1.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother HL-L9410CDN or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx?
- The Brother HL-L9410CDN is about $118 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $118 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 28,165 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother HL-L9410CDN and the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx?
- Print speed (mono): Brother HL-L9410CDN 42 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx 37 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother HL-L9410CDN 42 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx 37 ppm. Resolution: Brother HL-L9410CDN 2400 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 9600 dpi x 600 dpi, 600 dpi x 600 dpi. Ethernet: Brother HL-L9410CDN Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx No.