Brother MFC-L5915DW vs Lexmark MX431adn
Brother MFC-L5915DW costs $117 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 37,461 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L5915DW | Lexmark MX431adn |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $670 | $571 |
| After 2 years | $749 | $670 |
| After 3 years | $829 | $768 |
Brother MFC-L5915DW costs more upfront but 0.3¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark MX431adn on total cost after about 37,461 pages — roughly 75 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L5915DW | Lexmark MX431adn |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 125,000 pages | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 8,000 pages/mo | 8,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) LCD touch panel |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 17.37 | 12.79 |
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
Lexmark MX431adn
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $327.99 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-L5915DW — about 19% lower cost per page (1.3¢ vs 1.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MX431adn — $117 less to buy — it would take about 37,461 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 42 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L5915DWBuy — $589.99
Lexmark MX431adnBuy — $472.82
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L5915DW or the Lexmark MX431adn?
- The Brother MFC-L5915DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 19% cheaper per page (1.3¢ vs 1.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L5915DW or the Lexmark MX431adn?
- The Lexmark MX431adn is about $117 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-L5915DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $117 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 37,461 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L5915DW and the Lexmark MX431adn?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L5915DW 50 ppm, Lexmark MX431adn 42 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-L5915DW 1200 x 1200, Lexmark MX431adn Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-L5915DW 125,000 pages, Lexmark MX431adn 80,000 pages. Wi-Fi: Brother MFC-L5915DW Yes, Lexmark MX431adn No.