Brother MFC-L9610CDN vs Lexmark CS730de
Lexmark CS730de is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L9610CDN | Lexmark CS730de |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,293 | $1,133 |
| After 2 years | $1,385 | $1,217 |
| After 3 years | $1,478 | $1,300 |
Lexmark CS730de 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 CS730de |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 42 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 42 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 | 32 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L9610CDN
Cheapest to run: Brother TN810BK Standard-yield Black Toner Cartridge — $138.92 · 1.5¢/page · 9,000pg yield
Lexmark CS730de
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS730, 735, CX730 Black Return Program 22K Toner Cartridge — $307.50 · 1.4¢/page · 22,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark CS730de — about 9% lower cost per page (1.4¢ vs 1.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CS730de — $151 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L9610CDN — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Lexmark CS730de doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L9610CDNBuy — $1199.99
Lexmark CS730deBuy — $1048.90
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L9610CDN or the Lexmark CS730de?
- The Lexmark CS730de — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 9% cheaper per page (1.4¢ vs 1.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L9610CDN or the Lexmark CS730de?
- The Lexmark CS730de is about $151 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L9610CDN and the Lexmark CS730de?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L9610CDN multifunction, Lexmark CS730de single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L9610CDN print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark CS730de print. Resolution: Brother MFC-L9610CDN 2400 x 600, Lexmark CS730de 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 CS730de 15,000 pages/mo.