Brother MFC-L6810DW vs Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wifx
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wifx costs $215 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 108,618 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L6810DW | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wifx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $947 | $1,150 |
| After 2 years | $1,023 | $1,214 |
| After 3 years | $1,100 | $1,279 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wifx costs more upfront but 0.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-L6810DW on total cost after about 108,618 pages — roughly 218 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L6810DW | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wifx |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — $229.99 · 1.3¢/page · 18,000pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wifx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $107.99 · 1.1¢/page · 10,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wifx — about 15% lower cost per page (1.1¢ vs 1.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L6810DW — $215 less to buy — it would take about 108,618 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L6810DWBuy — $869.99
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wifxBuy — $1084.86
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L6810DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wifx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wifx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 15% cheaper per page (1.1¢ vs 1.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L6810DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wifx?
- The Brother MFC-L6810DW is about $215 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wifx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $215 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 108,618 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 MA4000wifx?
- Resolution: Brother MFC-L6810DW 1200 x 1200, Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wifx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi. USB: Brother MFC-L6810DW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wifx No. Paper sizes: Brother MFC-L6810DW Letter, Legal, A4, Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wifx A4, Legal, Letter.