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Lexmark B2236dw vs Brother HL-L3270CDW Laser
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Lexmark B2236dw
Brother HL-L3270CDW Laser
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TypePrinter Only
TechnologyLaser
SuperTankNo
WirelessYes
ColorNo
TypePrinter Only
TechnologyLaser
SuperTankNo
WirelessYes
ColorYes
Variants
- B2236dw (White/Gray)
- HL-L3210CW (Black/Gray)
- MFC-L3270CDW (Black/White)
Our Verdict
Lexmark B2236dw
Brother HL-L3270CDW Laser
The Lexmark B2236dw is a slightly better laser printer for printing in black and white than the Brother HL-L3270CDW Laser. The Lexmark can yield slightly more pages from its toner cartridge, it's cost-per-print is more affordable, and it has a quicker printing speed. That being said, the Brother can quickly print in color, and it has a better display screen.
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B2236dw
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Family
Threshold
Family
2.1
6.6
Color Printing
N/A
0.136 US$/print
Average Color dE
N/A
7.42
Color Accuracy
0.0
6.4
Cost-Per-Print
9.3
8.5
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
7.5
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Type
Printer Only
Printer Only
Dimensions
ISO View Picture
Height
8.7" (22.1 cm)
9.9" (25.1 cm)
Width
14.0" (35.6 cm)
17.2" (43.7 cm)
Depth
13.1" (33.3 cm)
18.1" (46.1 cm)
In Use Picture
Height When In Use
12.8" (32.4 cm)
Width When In Use
17.2" (43.7 cm)
Depth When In Use
22.9" (58.2 cm)
Weight
18.1 lbs (8.2 kg)
40.3 lbs (18.3 kg)
Expected Maintenance
5.0
Ink Related Maintenance
Not Needed
Drum Unit
A Separate Unit
A Separate Unit
Display Screen
4.0
7.5
Display Screen Picture
Display Screen
Yes
Yes
Display Screen Size
1.8" (4.5 cm)
2.6" (6.7 cm)
Touchscreen
No
Yes
Cartridge
9.0
9.3
Cartridge Picture In The Printer
Technology
Laser
Laser
SuperTank
No
No
Photo Cartridge
No
No
Color
No
Yes
Number Of Color Cartridges
N/A
3
Black Cartridge Model
Lexmark B221000 Black
TN-223BK
Tested Black Page Yield
77 prints
75 prints
Estimated Black Page Yield
1,463 prints
1,425 prints
Color Cartridge Model
No Color Cartridge
TN-223C/M/Y
Tested Color Page Yield
N/A
70 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
N/A
1,604 prints
Drum Unit
A Separate Unit
A Separate Unit
Third Party Cartridge
Yes
Purchased One Worked
Ink Type
Toner
High Yield Cartridge
Yes
Yes
Scanner Features
0.0
0.0
Scanner Flatbed Picture
Scanner
No
No Scanner
Scan Flatbed
No
ADF Capacity
N/A
Scan Sheetfed
No
Scan Speed
N/A
Automatic Document Feeder
No
Duplex Scanning
No
No
Scan Resolution
N/A
N/A
Scan Color Depth
N/A
N/A
Max Flatbed Scan Size
N/A
N/A
Max ADF Scan Size
No Scanner
Flatbed Hinge Adjustability
N/A
Fax
No
No
Copy
No
No
OCR Included
No Scanner
Scan Quality
N/A
Scan Quality Photo
Max Scan Resolution
N/A
N/A
Max Scan Color Depth
N/A
N/A
In The Box
In the Box Picture
Battery
Advertised Battery Life
N/A
Tested Charging Time
N/A
Printing
Cost-Per-Print
9.3
8.5
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
44.99 US$
57.49 US$
Color Cartridge Price
N/A
217.47 US$
Black Only Printing
0.031 US$/print
0.040 US$/print
Color Printing
N/A
0.136 US$/print
Photo Printing
N/A
0.319 US$/print
Ink Subscription
No
Optional
Printing Speed
9.2
8.6
Black Only Text Document
35 PPM
25 PPM
Color Document
N/A
26 PPM
Photo Printing Time
9.4 s
18.0 s
First Page Out Time (Black Only)
8.3 s
14.0 s
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Automatic
Input Tray Capacity
250 pages
250 pages
Color Accuracy
0.0
6.4
Color dE Picture
Average Color dE
N/A
7.42
Photo Printing Quality
1.1
Side By Side Print/Photo
Borderless Printing
No
No
Printing Size
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
Photo (2" x 3")
No
Photo (4" x 6")
No
No
Photo (5" x 7")
No
No
Document
Black & White Documents
9.5
B&W Document Picture
Color Ink Needed For Black & White
No
Color Documents
9.0
Color Document Picture
Cost-Per-Print
9.3
8.5
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
44.99 US$
57.49 US$
Color Cartridge Price
N/A
217.47 US$
Black-Only Printing Cost
0.031 US$/print
0.040 US$/print
Color Printing Cost
N/A
0.136 US$/print
Photo Printing Cost
N/A
0.319 US$/print
Ink Subscription
No
Optional
Printing Speed
9.2
8.6
Printing Speed Video
Black Only Text Document
35 PPM
25 PPM
Color Document
N/A
26 PPM
Photo Printing Time
9.4 s
18.0 s
Single Page Out Time (Black Only)
8.3 s
14.0 s
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Automatic
Input Tray Capacity
250 pages
250 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
Photo
Color Gamut
4.0
Parrots Picture
Color Range Picture
Color Accuracy
0.0
6.4
Friends Picture
Color dE Picture
Color dE Graph
Average Color dE
N/A
7.42
Small Details
5.0
Small Details Photo
Max Print Resolution (DPI)
600 x 2400
Photo Printing Sizes
0.0
Glossy Paper (4" x 6")
No
No
Glossy Paper (5" x 7")
No
No
Glossy Paper (8" x 10")
No
Glossy Paper (8.5" x 11")
No
Glossy Paper (13" x 19")
No
Borderless Printing
No
No
Mobile App And Connectivity
Connectivity
8.0
8.0
Inputs Picture
Ethernet
Yes
Yes
USB Input To Computer
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
No
No
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi via Router
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
Yes
External Storage Support
No
No
Apple AirPrint
Yes
Yes
Mopria Print Service
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
8.0
10
App Printscreen
Mobile App
Yes
Yes
App Name
Lexmark Print
Brother iPrint&Scan
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Photo (JPEG, PNG)
Yes
Android and iOS
PDF
Yes
Android and iOS
Microsoft Office Files
No
Android and iOS
Text Files (TXT)
Yes
Android and iOS
Webpages (HTML)
Yes
Android and iOS
OS Compatibility
Windows
Fully
macOS
Fully
Chrome OS
Fully
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