Brother MFC-L9610CDN vs HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer
Brother MFC-L9610CDN costs $151 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 26,855 pages.
Lower price
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer
- Price
- $1049.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L9610CDN | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,298 | $1,181 |
| After 2 years | $1,396 | $1,312 |
| After 3 years | $1,494 | $1,444 |
Brother MFC-L9610CDN costs more upfront but 0.6¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer on total cost after about 26,855 pages — roughly 54 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L9610CDN | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 45 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 45 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 120,000 pages | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 12,000 pages/mo | 10,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch (10.9 cm) Color Graphic Display (CGD) touchscreen, rotating/adjustable angle |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 36.15 | 31.07 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L9610CDN
Cheapest to run: Brother TN810XLBK High-yield Black Toner Cartridge — $195.79 · 1.6¢/page · 12,000pg yield
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 213Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $394.89 · 2.2¢/page · 18,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-L9610CDN — about 26% lower cost per page (1.6¢ vs 2.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer — $151 less to buy — it would take about 26,855 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L9610CDN — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L9610CDNBuy — $1199.99
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn PrinterBuy — $1049.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L9610CDN or the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer?
- The Brother MFC-L9610CDN — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 26% cheaper per page (1.6¢ vs 2.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L9610CDN or the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer?
- The HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer is about $151 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-L9610CDN worth the higher price?
- It costs about $151 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 26,855 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L9610CDN and the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L9610CDN multifunction, HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L9610CDN print, scan, copy, fax, HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer print. Resolution: Brother MFC-L9610CDN 2400 x 600, HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-L9610CDN 120,000 pages, HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer 80,000 pages.