Brother MFC-L5915DW vs Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx
Brother MFC-L5915DW costs $50 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 5,141 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L5915DW | Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $670 | $678 |
| After 2 years | $749 | $816 |
| After 3 years | $829 | $954 |
Brother MFC-L5915DW costs more upfront but 1.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx on total cost after about 5,141 pages — roughly 11 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L5915DW | Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 50 ppm | 37 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 125,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 8,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 17.37 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L5915DW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN920UXXL Ultra High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $238.89 · 1.3¢/page · 18,000pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $68.99 · 2.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-L5915DW — about 42% lower cost per page (1.3¢ vs 2.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx — $50 less to buy — it would take about 5,141 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother MFC-L5915DW — 50 ppm vs 37 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L5915DWBuy — $589.99
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfxBuy — $540.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L5915DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx?
- The Brother MFC-L5915DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 42% cheaper per page (1.3¢ vs 2.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L5915DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx is about $50 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-L5915DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $50 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 5,141 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L5915DW and the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L5915DW 50 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx 37 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-L5915DW 1200 x 1200, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi. Ethernet: Brother MFC-L5915DW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx No. USB: Brother MFC-L5915DW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500wfx No.