Brother MFC-L3720CDW vs Lexmark CX331adwe
Brother MFC-L3720CDW is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L3720CDW | Lexmark CX331adwe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $653 | $675 |
| After 2 years | $845 | $877 |
| After 3 years | $1,038 | $1,080 |
Brother MFC-L3720CDW is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L3720CDW | Lexmark CX331adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 19 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 19 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 40,000 pages | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 3,000 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) LCD touch panel |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 19.96 | 19.37 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L3720CDW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN229XLBK High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $96.29 · 3.2¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Lexmark CX331adwe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS/CX331 Black Return Program 4.5K Print Cartridge — $151.99 · 3.4¢/page · 4,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-L3720CDW — about 5% lower cost per page (3.2¢ vs 3.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L3720CDW — $12 less to buy.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark CX331adwe — 26 ppm vs 19 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L3720CDWBuy — $459.99
Lexmark CX331adweBuy — $472.19
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L3720CDW or the Lexmark CX331adwe?
- The Brother MFC-L3720CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 5% cheaper per page (3.2¢ vs 3.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L3720CDW or the Lexmark CX331adwe?
- The Brother MFC-L3720CDW is about $12 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L3720CDW and the Lexmark CX331adwe?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L3720CDW 19 ppm, Lexmark CX331adwe 26 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-L3720CDW 19 ppm, Lexmark CX331adwe 26 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-L3720CDW 2400 x 600, Lexmark CX331adwe Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi). Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-L3720CDW 40,000 pages, Lexmark CX331adwe 50,000 pages.