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Brother HL-L3270CDW Laser
Xerox VersaLink C500/DN
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TypePrinter Only
TechnologyLaser
SuperTank
No
WirelessYes
ColorYes
TypePrinter Only
TechnologyLaser
SuperTank
No
WirelessNo
ColorYes
Our Verdict
Brother HL-L3270CDW Laser
Xerox VersaLink C500/DN
The Brother HL-L3270CDW Laser and the Xerox VersaLink C500/DN are both print-only units that use toner. The Xerox can print significantly more pages at a much faster speed, so it's better for offices that print in high volumes. It has a larger input tray, and you can even add some extra ones to hold even more paper. The Xerox has more admin access possibilities and parts that you can add to your machine to better suit your office's needs. The Brother is a better choice if you have more simple printing needs and want something with a smaller footprint.
Variants
- HL-L3210CW (Black/Gray)
- MFC-L3270CDW (Black/White)
- VersaLink C500/DN (White)
- VersaLink C500/N (White)
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HL-L3210CW
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Main Differences for
Family
Family
Threshold
Family
6.6
6.9
Expected Maintenance
5.0
9.5
Connectivity
8.0
3.0
Color Accuracy
6.4
4.0
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
8.5
9.5
Build Quality Close Up
Type
Printer Only
Printer Only
Dimensions
ISO View Picture
Height
9.9" (25.1 cm)
17.5" (44.4 cm)
Width
17.2" (43.7 cm)
16.8" (42.7 cm)
Depth
18.1" (46.1 cm)
18.3" (46.5 cm)
In Use Picture
Height When In Use
12.8" (32.4 cm)
21.7" (55.1 cm)
Width When In Use
17.2" (43.7 cm)
16.8" (42.7 cm)
Depth When In Use
22.9" (58.2 cm)
30.5" (77.5 cm)
Weight
40.3 lbs (18.3 kg)
61.1 lbs (27.7 kg)
Expected Maintenance
5.0
9.5
Ink Related Maintenance
Not Needed
Not Needed
Drum Unit
A Separate Unit
A Separate Unit
Display Screen
7.5
9.5
Display Screen Picture
Display Screen
Yes
Yes
Display Screen Size
2.6" (6.7 cm)
5.0" (12.6 cm)
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Cartridge
9.3
10
Cartridge Picture In The Printer
Technology
Laser
Laser
SuperTank
No
No
Photo Cartridge
No
No
Color
Yes
Yes
Number Of Color Cartridges
3
3
Black Cartridge Model
TN-223BK
Xerox 106R03862
Tested Black Page Yield
75 prints
325 prints
Estimated Black Page Yield
1,425 prints
6,175 prints
Color Cartridge Model
TN-223C/M/Y
Xerox 106R03859/60/61 (C/M/Y)
Tested Color Page Yield
70 prints
150 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
1,604 prints
3,191 prints
Third Party Cartridge
Purchased One Worked
Purchased One Worked
Ink Type
Toner
Toner
High Yield Cartridge
Yes
Yes
Scanner Features
0.0
0.0
Scanner Flatbed Picture
Scanner
No Scanner
No Scanner
ADF Capacity
N/A
N/A
Scan Speed
N/A
N/A
Duplex Scanning
No
No
Max Flatbed Scan Size
N/A
No Flatbed
Max ADF Scan Size
No Scanner
No Scanner
Flatbed Hinge Adjustability
N/A
N/A
Fax
No
No
Copy
No
No
OCR Included
No Scanner
No Scanner
Scan Quality
N/A
N/A
Scan Quality Photo
Max Scan Resolution
N/A
N/A
Max Scan Color Depth
N/A
N/A
In The Box
In the Box Picture
Battery
Advertised Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Tested Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Document
Black & White Documents
9.5
9.0
B&W Document Picture
Color Ink Needed For Black & White
No
No
Color Documents
9.0
9.5
Color Document Picture
Cost-Per-Print
8.5
8.8
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
57.49 US$
155.99 US$
Color Cartridge Price
217.47 US$
428.97 US$
Black-Only Printing Cost
0.040 US$/print
0.025 US$/print
Color Printing Cost
0.136 US$/print
0.134 US$/print
Photo Printing Cost
0.319 US$/print
0.357 US$/print
Ink Subscription
Optional
No
Printing Speed
8.6
9.5
Printing Speed Video
Black Only Text Document
25 PPM
45 PPM
Color Document
26 PPM
45 PPM
Photo Printing Time
18.0 s
16.0 s
Single Page Out Time (Black Only)
14.0 s
8.0 s
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Automatic
Input Tray Capacity
250 pages
700 pages
Document Printing Sizes
Letter (8.5" x 11")
Yes
Yes
Legal (8.5" x 14")
Yes
Yes
Tabloid (11" x 17")
No
No
A6 (105mm x 148mm)
Yes
Yes
A5 (148mm x 210mm)
Yes
Yes
A4 (210mm x 297mm)
Yes
Yes
Max Paper Weight
163 g/m²
220 g/m²
Photo
Color Gamut
4.0
4.5
Parrots Picture
Color Range Picture
Color Accuracy
6.4
4.0
Friends Picture
Color dE Picture
Color dE Graph
Average Color dE
7.42
11.20
Small Details
5.0
5.5
Small Details Photo
Max Print Resolution (DPI)
600 x 2400
1200 x 2400
Photo Printing Sizes
0.0
0.0
Glossy Paper (4" x 6")
No
No
Glossy Paper (5" x 7")
No
No
Glossy Paper (8" x 10")
No
No
Glossy Paper (8.5" x 11")
No
No
Glossy Paper (13" x 19")
No
No
Borderless Printing
No
No
Mobile App And Connectivity
Connectivity
8.0
3.0
Inputs Picture
Ethernet
Yes
Yes
USB Input To Computer
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
No
No
Wireless
Yes
No
Wi-Fi via Router
Yes
No
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
No
External Storage Support
No
Yes
Apple AirPrint
Yes
No
Mopria Print Service
Yes
No
Mobile App
10
9.5
App Printscreen
Mobile App
Yes
Yes
App Name
Brother iPrint&Scan
Xerox Workplace
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Photo (JPEG, PNG)
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
PDF
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
Microsoft Office Files
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
Text Files (TXT)
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
Webpages (HTML)
Android and iOS
No
OS Compatibility
Windows
Fully
Fully
macOS
Fully
Fully
Chrome OS
Fully
Fully
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HL-L3210CW
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