Brother MFC-L9610CDN vs Lexmark CS735de
Lexmark CS735de costs $249 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 178,570 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-L9610CDN | Lexmark CS735de |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,298 | $1,539 |
| After 2 years | $1,396 | $1,628 |
| After 3 years | $1,494 | $1,718 |
Lexmark CS735de costs more upfront but 0.1¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-L9610CDN on total cost after about 178,570 pages — roughly 358 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L9610CDN | Lexmark CS735de |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 52 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 52 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 | 150,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 12,000 pages/mo | 20,000 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 TN810XLBK High-yield Black Toner Cartridge — $195.79 · 1.6¢/page · 12,000pg yield
Lexmark CS735de
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS730, 735, CX730 Black Return Program 22K Toner Cartridge — $328.27 · 1.5¢/page · 22,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark CS735de — about 9% lower cost per page (1.5¢ vs 1.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L9610CDN — $249 less to buy — it would take about 178,570 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 Lexmark CS735de doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L9610CDNBuy — $1199.99
Lexmark CS735deBuy — $1449.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-L9610CDN or the Lexmark CS735de?
- The Lexmark CS735de — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 9% cheaper per page (1.5¢ vs 1.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L9610CDN or the Lexmark CS735de?
- The Brother MFC-L9610CDN is about $249 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Lexmark CS735de worth the higher price?
- It costs about $249 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 178,570 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L9610CDN and the Lexmark CS735de?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L9610CDN multifunction, Lexmark CS735de single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L9610CDN print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark CS735de print. Resolution: Brother MFC-L9610CDN 2400 x 600, Lexmark CS735de 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): Brother MFC-L9610CDN 120,000 pages, Lexmark CS735de 150,000 pages.