Brother MFC-L2750DW vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L2750DW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $980 | $748 |
| After 2 years | $1,160 | $787 |
| After 3 years | $1,340 | $826 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L2750DW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 47 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 | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 12.02 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L2750DW
Cheapest to run: High-yield Toner, Black, Yields approx. 3,000 pages‡ — $89.99 · 3.0¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $81.49 · 0.7¢/page · 12,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x — about 78% lower cost per page (0.7¢ vs 3.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x — $91 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L2750DW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L2750DWBuy — $799.99
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500xBuy — $709.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L2750DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 78% cheaper per page (0.7¢ vs 3.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L2750DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x is about $91 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L2750DW and the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L2750DW multifunction, Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L2750DW print, scan, copy, fax, Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x print. Resolution: Brother MFC-L2750DW 2400 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi. Automatic document feeder: Brother MFC-L2750DW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x No.