Brother MFC-L9610CDN vs Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx costs $150 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 35,936 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L9610CDN | Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,298 | $1,423 |
| After 2 years | $1,396 | $1,496 |
| After 3 years | $1,494 | $1,569 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx costs more upfront but 0.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-L9610CDN on total cost after about 35,936 pages — roughly 72 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L9610CDN | Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 37 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 37 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 9600 dpi x 600 dpi, 600 dpi x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 120,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 12,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 36.15 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L9610CDN
Cheapest to run: Brother TN810XLBK High-yield Black Toner Cartridge — $195.79 · 1.6¢/page · 12,000pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $84.99 · 1.2¢/page · 7,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx — about 26% lower cost per page (1.2¢ vs 1.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L9610CDN — $150 less to buy — it would take about 35,936 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L9610CDNBuy — $1199.99
Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifxBuy — $1350.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L9610CDN or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 26% cheaper per page (1.2¢ vs 1.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L9610CDN or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx?
- The Brother MFC-L9610CDN is about $150 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $150 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 35,936 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L9610CDN and the Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx?
- Resolution: Brother MFC-L9610CDN 2400 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 9600 dpi x 600 dpi, 600 dpi x 600 dpi. Wi-Fi: Brother MFC-L9610CDN No, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx Yes. Ethernet: Brother MFC-L9610CDN Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx No. USB: Brother MFC-L9610CDN Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS MA3500cifx No.