Brother MFC-L6810DW vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x
Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x costs $113 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 12,064 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L6810DW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $950 | $1,006 |
| After 2 years | $1,029 | $1,030 |
| After 3 years | $1,109 | $1,053 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x costs more upfront but 0.9¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-L6810DW on total cost after about 12,064 pages — roughly 25 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L6810DW | Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 57 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 — $238.89 · 1.3¢/page · 18,000pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $82.00 · 0.4¢/page · 21,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x — about 71% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 1.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L6810DW — $113 less to buy — it would take about 12,064 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L6810DW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L6810DWBuy — $869.99
Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500xBuy — $982.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L6810DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 71% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 1.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L6810DW or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x?
- The Brother MFC-L6810DW is about $113 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x worth the higher price?
- It costs about $113 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 12,064 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 PA5500x?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L6810DW multifunction, Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L6810DW print, scan, copy, fax, Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x print. Resolution: Brother MFC-L6810DW 1200 x 1200, Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi. Automatic document feeder: Brother MFC-L6810DW Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x No.