Brother MFC-L8730CDW vs Lexmark CS632dwe
Brother MFC-L8730CDW is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L8730CDW | Lexmark CS632dwe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $752 | $3,687 |
| After 2 years | $904 | $6,717 |
| After 3 years | $1,057 | $9,747 |
Brother MFC-L8730CDW is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L8730CDW | Lexmark CS632dwe |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 33 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 33 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 Color Quality Color: 4800 Color Quality, 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 60,000 pages | 125,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 5,000 pages/mo | 10,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 25.63 | 20.55 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L8730CDW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN635XLBK High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $139.49 · 2.5¢/page · 5,500pg yield
Lexmark CS632dwe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS531, 632, CX532, 635 Black Return Program 3K Toner Cartridge — $1514.96 · 50.5¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-L8730CDW — about 95% lower cost per page (2.5¢ vs 50.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L8730CDW — $57 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L8730CDW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Lexmark CS632dwe doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark CS632dwe — 42 ppm vs 33 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L8730CDWBuy — $599.99
Lexmark CS632dweBuy — $656.76
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L8730CDW or the Lexmark CS632dwe?
- The Brother MFC-L8730CDW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 95% cheaper per page (2.5¢ vs 50.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L8730CDW or the Lexmark CS632dwe?
- The Brother MFC-L8730CDW is about $57 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L8730CDW and the Lexmark CS632dwe?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L8730CDW multifunction, Lexmark CS632dwe single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L8730CDW print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark CS632dwe print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L8730CDW 33 ppm, Lexmark CS632dwe 42 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-L8730CDW 33 ppm, Lexmark CS632dwe 42 ppm.