Brother MFC-L2820DW vs Xerox B310
Xerox B310 costs $19 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,918 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L2820DW | Xerox B310 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $477 | $436 |
| After 2 years | $673 | $573 |
| After 3 years | $870 | $710 |
Xerox B310 costs more upfront but 1.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-L2820DW on total cost after about 1,918 pages — roughly 4 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L2820DW | Xerox B310 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 34 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 35,000 pages | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 6,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | — |
| Weight (kg) | 11.57 | 9.3 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L2820DW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN830XL High Yield Toner — $98.29 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Xerox B310
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $456.99 · 2.3¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Xerox B310 — about 30% lower cost per page (2.3¢ vs 3.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L2820DW — $19 less to buy — it would take about 1,918 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L2820DW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Xerox B310 doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Xerox B310 — 42 ppm vs 34 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L2820DWBuy — $279.99
Xerox B310Buy — $299.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L2820DW or the Xerox B310?
- The Xerox B310 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 30% cheaper per page (2.3¢ vs 3.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L2820DW or the Xerox B310?
- The Brother MFC-L2820DW is about $19 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Xerox B310 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $19 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,918 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L2820DW and the Xerox B310?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L2820DW multifunction, Xerox B310 single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L2820DW print, scan, copy, fax, Xerox B310 print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L2820DW 34 ppm, Xerox B310 42 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-L2820DW 1200 x 1200, Xerox B310 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality.