Brother MFC-L2900DW vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx costs $24 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 2,459 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L2900DW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $527 | $492 |
| After 2 years | $723 | $630 |
| After 3 years | $920 | $768 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx costs more upfront but 1.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-L2900DW on total cost after about 2,459 pages — roughly 5 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L2900DW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 36 ppm | 37 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 35,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 11.75 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L2900DW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN830XL High Yield Toner — $98.29 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx
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 PA3500wx — about 30% lower cost per page (2.3¢ vs 3.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L2900DW — $24 less to buy — it would take about 2,459 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L2900DW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L2900DWBuy — $329.99
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wxBuy — $354.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L2900DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx — 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-L2900DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx?
- The Brother MFC-L2900DW is about $24 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $24 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 2,459 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L2900DW and the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L2900DW multifunction, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L2900DW print, scan, copy, fax, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L2900DW 36 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx 37 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-L2900DW 1200 x 1200, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi.