Brother MFC-L6810DW vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x
Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L6810DW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $950 | $882 |
| After 2 years | $1,031 | $916 |
| After 3 years | $1,111 | $949 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L6810DW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 52 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 | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| 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 PA5000x
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $86.99 · 0.6¢/page · 15,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x — about 58% lower cost per page (0.6¢ vs 1.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x — $22 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L6810DW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L6810DWBuy — $869.99
Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000xBuy — $848.30
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L6810DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 58% cheaper per page (0.6¢ vs 1.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L6810DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x is about $22 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L6810DW and the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L6810DW multifunction, Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L6810DW print, scan, copy, fax, Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x print. Resolution: Brother MFC-L6810DW 1200 x 1200, Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi. Automatic document feeder: Brother MFC-L6810DW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x No.