Brother MFC-L2690DW vs Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx costs $52 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 7,492 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L2690DW | Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $668 | $678 |
| After 2 years | $848 | $816 |
| After 3 years | $1,028 | $954 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx costs more upfront but 0.7¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-L2690DW on total cost after about 7,492 pages — roughly 15 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L2690DW | Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 37 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 15,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 11.79 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L2690DW
Cheapest to run: High-yield Toner, Black, Yields approx. 3,000 pages‡ — $89.99 · 3.0¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $68.99 · 2.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx — about 23% lower cost per page (2.3¢ vs 3.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L2690DW — $52 less to buy — it would take about 7,492 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L2690DWBuy — $487.56
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfxBuy — $540.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L2690DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 23% cheaper per page (2.3¢ vs 3.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L2690DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx?
- The Brother MFC-L2690DW is about $52 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $52 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 7,492 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L2690DW and the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx?
- Resolution: Brother MFC-L2690DW 2400 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi. USB: Brother MFC-L2690DW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx No. Paper sizes: Brother MFC-L2690DW Letter, Legal, A4, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx A4, Legal, Letter.