Brother MFC-L5710DW vs Xerox VersaLink B620
Xerox VersaLink B620 is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L5710DW | Xerox VersaLink B620 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $611 | $496 |
| After 2 years | $723 | $588 |
| After 3 years | $834 | $680 |
Xerox VersaLink B620 is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L5710DW | Xerox VersaLink B620 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 48 ppm | 65 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 dpi Processor type Quad Core |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 90,000 pages | 300,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 5,000 pages/mo | 30,000 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) | 16.33 | 25.4 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L5710DW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN920XXL Super High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $204.29 · 1.9¢/page · 11,000pg yield
Xerox VersaLink B620
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $385.00 · 1.5¢/page · 25,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Xerox VersaLink B620 — about 17% lower cost per page (1.5¢ vs 1.9¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Xerox VersaLink B620 — $97 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L5710DW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Xerox VersaLink B620 doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Xerox VersaLink B620 — 65 ppm vs 48 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L5710DWBuy — $499.99
Xerox VersaLink B620Buy — $403.27
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L5710DW or the Xerox VersaLink B620?
- The Xerox VersaLink B620 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 17% cheaper per page (1.5¢ vs 1.9¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L5710DW or the Xerox VersaLink B620?
- The Xerox VersaLink B620 is about $97 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L5710DW and the Xerox VersaLink B620?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L5710DW multifunction, Xerox VersaLink B620 single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L5710DW print, scan, copy, fax, Xerox VersaLink B620 print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L5710DW 48 ppm, Xerox VersaLink B620 65 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-L5710DW 1200 x 1200, Xerox VersaLink B620 1200 x 1200 dpi Processor type Quad Core.