Brother MFC-L9610CDN vs Lexmark CS720de
Brother MFC-L9610CDN prints about 1% cheaper per page (1.6¢ vs 1.6¢).
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L9610CDN | Lexmark CS720de |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,298 | $1,299 |
| After 2 years | $1,396 | $1,398 |
| After 3 years | $1,494 | $1,496 |
Brother MFC-L9610CDN is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L9610CDN | Lexmark CS720de |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 40 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 40 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 120,000 pages | 120,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 12,000 pages/mo | 15,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 36.15 | 36.29 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L9610CDN
Cheapest to run: Brother TN810XLBK High-yield Black Toner Cartridge — $195.79 · 1.6¢/page · 12,000pg yield
Lexmark CS720de
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS720, CS725 Black Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $329.27 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-L9610CDN — about 1% lower cost per page (1.6¢ vs 1.6¢).
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L9610CDN — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Lexmark CS720de doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L9610CDNBuy — $1199.99
Lexmark CS720deBuy — $1199.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L9610CDN or the Lexmark CS720de?
- The Brother MFC-L9610CDN — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 1% cheaper per page (1.6¢ vs 1.6¢ mono).
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L9610CDN and the Lexmark CS720de?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L9610CDN multifunction, Lexmark CS720de single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L9610CDN print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark CS720de print. Resolution: Brother MFC-L9610CDN 2400 x 600, Lexmark CS720de Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi. Recommended volume: Brother MFC-L9610CDN 12,000 pages/mo, Lexmark CS720de 15,000 pages/mo.