Brother MFC-L8730CDW vs Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II
Brother MFC-L8730CDW costs $51 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,681 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L8730CDW | Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $752 | $883 |
| After 2 years | $904 | $1,218 |
| After 3 years | $1,057 | $1,552 |
Brother MFC-L8730CDW costs more upfront but 3.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II on total cost after about 1,681 pages — roughly 4 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L8730CDW | Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 33 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 33 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 60,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 5,000 pages/mo | 4,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 5-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 25.63 | 22 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L8730CDW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN635XLBK High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $139.49 · 2.5¢/page · 5,500pg yield
Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II
Cheapest to run: Canon 069 Black Toner Cartridge — $116.99 · 5.6¢/page · 2,100pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-L8730CDW — about 54% lower cost per page (2.5¢ vs 5.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II — $51 less to buy — it would take about 1,681 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L8730CDWBuy — $599.99
Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw IIBuy — $549.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L8730CDW or the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II?
- The Brother MFC-L8730CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 54% cheaper per page (2.5¢ vs 5.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L8730CDW or the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II?
- The Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II is about $51 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-L8730CDW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $51 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,681 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L8730CDW and the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L8730CDW 33 ppm, Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II 35 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-L8730CDW 33 ppm, Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II 35 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-L8730CDW 2400 x 600, Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II 1200 x 1200. Recommended volume: Brother MFC-L8730CDW 5,000 pages/mo, Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II 4,000 pages/mo.