Brother MFC-L5915DW vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x costs $119 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 17,625 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L5915DW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $670 | $748 |
| After 2 years | $749 | $787 |
| After 3 years | $829 | $826 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x costs more upfront but 0.7¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-L5915DW on total cost after about 17,625 pages — roughly 36 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L5915DW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 50 ppm | 47 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 | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| 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 PA4500x
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $81.49 · 0.7¢/page · 12,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x — about 51% lower cost per page (0.7¢ vs 1.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L5915DW — $119 less to buy — it would take about 17,625 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L5915DW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L5915DWBuy — $589.99
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500xBuy — $709.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L5915DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 51% cheaper per page (0.7¢ vs 1.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L5915DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x?
- The Brother MFC-L5915DW is about $119 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x worth the higher price?
- It costs about $119 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 17,625 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 PA4500x?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L5915DW multifunction, Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L5915DW print, scan, copy, fax, Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L5915DW 50 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x 47 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-L5915DW 1200 x 1200, Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi.