Brother MFC-L3720CDW vs Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II
Brother MFC-L3720CDW costs $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 531 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L3720CDW | Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $651 | $755 |
| After 2 years | $842 | $1,059 |
| After 3 years | $1,033 | $1,364 |
Brother MFC-L3720CDW costs more upfront but 1.9¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II on total cost after about 531 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L3720CDW | Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 19 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 19 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 40,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 3,000 pages/mo | 4,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 5-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 19.96 | 22 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L3720CDW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN229XLBK High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $95.57 · 3.2¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II
Cheapest to run: Canon 069 Black Toner Cartridge — $106.59 · 5.1¢/page · 2,100pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-L3720CDW — about 37% lower cost per page (3.2¢ vs 5.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II — $10 less to buy — it would take about 531 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Brother MFC-L3720CDW — it adds faxing, which the Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II — 35 ppm vs 19 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L3720CDWBuy — $459.99
Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw IIBuy — $449.97
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L3720CDW or the Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II?
- The Brother MFC-L3720CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 37% cheaper per page (3.2¢ vs 5.1¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L3720CDW or the Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II?
- The Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-L3720CDW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 531 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L3720CDW and the Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II?
- Functions: Brother MFC-L3720CDW print, scan, copy, fax, Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L3720CDW 19 ppm, Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II 35 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-L3720CDW 19 ppm, Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II 35 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-L3720CDW 2400 x 600, Canon Color imageCLASS MF751Cdw II 1200 x 1200.