Brother MFC-L6810DW vs Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx costs $17 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 5,195 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L6810DW | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $950 | $948 |
| After 2 years | $1,031 | $1,008 |
| After 3 years | $1,111 | $1,069 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx costs more upfront but 0.3¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-L6810DW on total cost after about 5,195 pages — roughly 11 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L6810DW | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 140,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 12,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 19.6 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L6810DW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN920UXXL Ultra High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $241.49 · 1.3¢/page · 18,000pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $100.78 · 1.0¢/page · 10,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx — about 25% lower cost per page (1.0¢ vs 1.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L6810DW — $17 less to buy — it would take about 5,195 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L6810DWBuy — $869.99
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfxBuy — $887.33
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L6810DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 25% cheaper per page (1.0¢ vs 1.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L6810DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx?
- The Brother MFC-L6810DW is about $17 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $17 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 5,195 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L6810DW and the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx?
- Resolution: Brother MFC-L6810DW 1200 x 1200, Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi. USB: Brother MFC-L6810DW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx No. Paper sizes: Brother MFC-L6810DW Letter, Legal, A4, Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx A4, Legal, Letter.