Brother MFC-L2900DW vs OKI B731dn
OKI B731dn costs $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 848 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L2900DW | OKI B731dn |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $527 | $405 |
| After 2 years | $723 | $460 |
| After 3 years | $920 | $515 |
OKI B731dn costs more upfront but 2.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-L2900DW on total cost after about 848 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L2900DW | OKI B731dn |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 36 ppm | 55 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 35,000 pages | 280,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| 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
OKI B731dn
Cheapest to run: OKI B731dn Black High-Yield Toner Cartridge — $329.95 · 0.9¢/page · 36,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: OKI B731dn — about 72% lower cost per page (0.9¢ vs 3.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L2900DW — $20 less to buy — it would take about 848 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 OKI B731dn doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: OKI B731dn — 55 ppm vs 36 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L2900DWBuy — $329.99
OKI B731dnBuy — $349.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L2900DW or the OKI B731dn?
- The OKI B731dn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 72% cheaper per page (0.9¢ vs 3.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L2900DW or the OKI B731dn?
- The Brother MFC-L2900DW is about $20 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the OKI B731dn worth the higher price?
- It costs about $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 848 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L2900DW and the OKI B731dn?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L2900DW multifunction, OKI B731dn single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L2900DW print, scan, copy, fax, OKI B731dn print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L2900DW 36 ppm, OKI B731dn 55 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-L2900DW 1200 x 1200, OKI B731dn 1200 x 1200 dpi.