Brother MFC-L3780CDW vs Xerox C320
Brother MFC-L3780CDW costs $79 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 3,258 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L3780CDW | Xerox C320 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $741 | $807 |
| After 2 years | $912 | $1,124 |
| After 3 years | $1,083 | $1,440 |
Brother MFC-L3780CDW costs more upfront but 2.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Xerox C320 on total cost after about 3,258 pages — roughly 7 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L3780CDW | Xerox C320 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | 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 dpi, 4800 Color Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | 65,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 6,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | — |
| Weight (kg) | 21.68 | 20.6 |
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
Xerox C320
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $115.99 · 5.3¢/page · 2,200pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-L3780CDW — about 46% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 5.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Xerox C320 — $79 less to buy — it would take about 3,258 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L3780CDW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Xerox C320 doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L3780CDWBuy — $569.98
Xerox C320Buy — $491.10
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L3780CDW or the Xerox C320?
- The Brother MFC-L3780CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 46% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 5.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L3780CDW or the Xerox C320?
- The Xerox C320 is about $79 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-L3780CDW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $79 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 3,258 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L3780CDW and the Xerox C320?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L3780CDW multifunction, Xerox C320 single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L3780CDW print, scan, copy, fax, Xerox C320 print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L3780CDW 31 ppm, Xerox C320 35 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-L3780CDW 31 ppm, Xerox C320 35 ppm.