Brother MFC-L5915DW vs Lexmark MX432adwe
Brother MFC-L5915DW is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L5915DW | Lexmark MX432adwe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $667 | $849 |
| After 2 years | $743 | $947 |
| After 3 years | $820 | $1,045 |
Brother MFC-L5915DW is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L5915DW | Lexmark MX432adwe |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 300 x 300 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 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 | — | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 17.37 | 13.61 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L5915DW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN920UXXL Ultra High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $229.99 · 1.3¢/page · 18,000pg yield
Lexmark MX432adwe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $326.46 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-L5915DW — about 22% lower cost per page (1.3¢ vs 1.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L5915DW — $161 less to buy.
- 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 MX432adweBuy — $750.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L5915DW or the Lexmark MX432adwe?
- The Brother MFC-L5915DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 22% cheaper per page (1.3¢ vs 1.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L5915DW or the Lexmark MX432adwe?
- The Brother MFC-L5915DW is about $161 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L5915DW and the Lexmark MX432adwe?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L5915DW 50 ppm, Lexmark MX432adwe 42 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-L5915DW 1200 x 1200, Lexmark MX432adwe Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 300 x 300 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-L5915DW 125,000 pages, Lexmark MX432adwe 80,000 pages. Weight (kg): Brother MFC-L5915DW 17.37, Lexmark MX432adwe 13.61.