Brother MFC-L2750DW vs OKI B4600
OKI B4600 costs $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 921 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L2750DW | OKI B4600 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $980 | $870 |
| After 2 years | $1,160 | $919 |
| After 3 years | $1,340 | $969 |
OKI B4600 costs more upfront but 2.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-L2750DW on total cost after about 921 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L2750DW | OKI B4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 27 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 1200 x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 15,000 pages | 40,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| 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
OKI B4600
Cheapest to run: OKI B4600 Black High-Yield Toner Cartridge — $57.87 · 0.8¢/page · 7,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: OKI B4600 — about 72% lower cost per page (0.8¢ vs 3.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L2750DW — $20 less to buy — it would take about 921 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L2750DW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the OKI B4600 doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L2750DWBuy — $799.99
OKI B4600Buy — $819.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L2750DW or the OKI B4600?
- The OKI B4600 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 72% cheaper per page (0.8¢ vs 3.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L2750DW or the OKI B4600?
- The Brother MFC-L2750DW is about $20 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the OKI B4600 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 921 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L2750DW and the OKI B4600?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L2750DW multifunction, OKI B4600 single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L2750DW print, scan, copy, fax, OKI B4600 print. Resolution: Brother MFC-L2750DW 2400 x 600, OKI B4600 1200 x 600 dpi. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-L2750DW 15,000 pages, OKI B4600 40,000 pages.