Brother MFC-L6810DW vs Lexmark MX622ade
Lexmark MX622ade costs $310 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 118,497 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L6810DW | Lexmark MX622ade |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $950 | $1,245 |
| After 2 years | $1,031 | $1,310 |
| After 3 years | $1,111 | $1,374 |
Lexmark MX622ade costs more upfront but 0.3¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-L6810DW on total cost after about 118,497 pages — roughly 237 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L6810DW | Lexmark MX622ade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 140,000 pages | 175,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 12,000 pages/mo | 20,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | Lexmark e-Task 7-inch (17.8 cm) color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 19.6 | 22.32 |
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
Lexmark MX622ade
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX521, 622, MX522, MS621 Return Program 25K Toner Cartridge — $270.00 · 1.1¢/page · 25,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark MX622ade — about 19% lower cost per page (1.1¢ vs 1.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L6810DW — $310 less to buy — it would take about 118,497 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L6810DWBuy — $869.99
Lexmark MX622adeBuy — $1179.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L6810DW or the Lexmark MX622ade?
- The Lexmark MX622ade — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 19% cheaper per page (1.1¢ vs 1.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L6810DW or the Lexmark MX622ade?
- The Brother MFC-L6810DW is about $310 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Lexmark MX622ade worth the higher price?
- It costs about $310 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 118,497 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L6810DW and the Lexmark MX622ade?
- Resolution: Brother MFC-L6810DW 1200 x 1200, Lexmark MX622ade Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi). Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-L6810DW 140,000 pages, Lexmark MX622ade 175,000 pages. Recommended volume: Brother MFC-L6810DW 12,000 pages/mo, Lexmark MX622ade 20,000 pages/mo. Wi-Fi: Brother MFC-L6810DW Yes, Lexmark MX622ade No.