Brother MFC-L3780CDW vs Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw
Brother MFC-L3780CDW costs $71 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 3,191 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L3780CDW | Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $741 | $804 |
| After 2 years | $912 | $1,108 |
| After 3 years | $1,083 | $1,413 |
Brother MFC-L3780CDW costs more upfront but 2.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw on total cost after about 3,191 pages — roughly 7 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L3780CDW | Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 31 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 31 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 4,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 5-inch color touch LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 21.68 | 22 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L3780CDW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN229XXLBK Super High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $128.29 · 2.9¢/page · 4,500pg yield
Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw
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-L3780CDW — about 44% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 5.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw — $71 less to buy — it would take about 3,191 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L3780CDWBuy — $569.98
Canon Color imageCLASS MF753CdwBuy — $499.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L3780CDW or the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw?
- The Brother MFC-L3780CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 44% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 5.1¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L3780CDW or the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw?
- The Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw is about $71 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-L3780CDW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $71 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 3,191 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L3780CDW and the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L3780CDW 31 ppm, Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw 35 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-L3780CDW 31 ppm, Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw 35 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-L3780CDW 2400 x 600, Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw 1200 x 1200. Paper sizes: Brother MFC-L3780CDW Letter, Legal, A4, Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw Letter, Legal.