Brother MFC-L2820DW vs Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II costs $19 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 4,826 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L2820DW | Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $477 | $472 |
| After 2 years | $673 | $645 |
| After 3 years | $870 | $818 |
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II costs more upfront but 0.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-L2820DW on total cost after about 4,826 pages — roughly 10 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L2820DW | Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 34 ppm | 37 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 35,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 4,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 5-inch color touch LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 11.57 | 15.6 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L2820DW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN830XL High Yield Toner — $98.29 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II
Cheapest to run: Canon 070 Black Toner Cartridge, High Capacity — $294.00 · 2.9¢/page · 10,200pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — about 12% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 3.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L2820DW — $19 less to buy — it would take about 4,826 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L2820DWBuy — $279.99
Canon imageCLASS MF462dw IIBuy — $299.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L2820DW or the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II?
- The Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 12% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 3.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L2820DW or the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II?
- The Brother MFC-L2820DW is about $19 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II worth the higher price?
- It costs about $19 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 4,826 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L2820DW and the Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L2820DW 34 ppm, Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II 37 ppm. Recommended volume: Brother MFC-L2820DW 2,500 pages/mo, Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II 4,000 pages/mo. Paper sizes: Brother MFC-L2820DW Letter, Legal, A4, Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II Letter, Legal. Weight (kg): Brother MFC-L2820DW 11.57, Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II 15.6.