Brother MFC-L3720CDW vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx
Brother MFC-L3720CDW costs $18 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 8,438 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L3720CDW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $652 | $647 |
| After 2 years | $845 | $853 |
| After 3 years | $1,038 | $1,059 |
Brother MFC-L3720CDW costs more upfront but 0.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx on total cost after about 8,438 pages — roughly 17 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L3720CDW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 19 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 19 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 40,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 3,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 19.96 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L3720CDW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN229XLBK High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $96.29 · 3.2¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black High-Yield Toner — $95.98 · 3.4¢/page · 2,800pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-L3720CDW — about 6% lower cost per page (3.2¢ vs 3.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx — $18 less to buy — it would take about 8,438 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L3720CDW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L3720CDWBuy — $459.90
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwxBuy — $441.49
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L3720CDW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- The Brother MFC-L3720CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 6% cheaper per page (3.2¢ vs 3.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L3720CDW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx is about $18 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-L3720CDW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $18 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 8,438 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L3720CDW and the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L3720CDW multifunction, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L3720CDW print, scan, copy, fax, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L3720CDW 19 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-L3720CDW 19 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm.