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Lexmark CX331adwe vs Brother HL-L3270CDW Laser
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Products
Lexmark CX331adwe
Brother HL-L3270CDW Laser
Tested using Methodology v0.8.1
Updated Dec 07, 2023 04:09 PM
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TypeAll in One
TechnologyLaser
SuperTankNo
WirelessYes
ColorYes
TypePrinter Only
TechnologyLaser
SuperTankNo
WirelessYes
ColorYes
Variants
- CX331adwe (White)
- HL-L3210CW (Black/Gray)
- MFC-L3270CDW (Black/White)
Our Verdict
Lexmark CX331adwe
Brother HL-L3270CDW Laser
The Lexmark CX331adwe is better overall than the Brother HL-L3270CDW Laser mainly because the Lexmark is an all-in-one printer with a scanner. The Lexmark has a higher page yield, so even though the toner cartridges are a bit more expensive, printing is more cost-effective over time. However, the Brother iPrint&Scan app allows you to print Microsoft Office files.
Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our printers test methodology.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Family
5.2
6.6
Scanner
6.6
0.0
External Storage Support
Yes
No
Average Color dE
12.34
7.42
Color Accuracy
4.1
6.4
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
Type
All in One
Printer Only
Dimensions
ISO View Picture
Height
13.5" (34.3 cm)
9.9" (25.1 cm)
Width
16.2" (41.2 cm)
17.2" (43.7 cm)
Depth
15.5" (39.4 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
43.0 lbs (19.5 kg)
40.3 lbs (18.3 kg)
Expected Maintenance
5.0
Ink Related Maintenance
Not Needed
Drum Unit
In The Cartridge
A Separate Unit
Display Screen
7.0
7.5
Display Screen Picture
Display Screen
Yes
Yes
Display Screen Size
2.8" (7.2 cm)
2.6" (6.7 cm)
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Cartridge
9.1
9.3
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
Lexmark 20N10K0
TN-223BK
Tested Black Page Yield
98.69 prints
75 prints
Estimated Black Page Yield
1,875 prints
1,425 prints
Color Cartridge Model
Lexmark 20N10 C/M/Y
TN-223C/M/Y
Tested Color Page Yield
76.8 prints
70 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
1,680 prints
1,604 prints
Drum Unit
In The Cartridge
A Separate Unit
Third Party Cartridge
No
Purchased One Worked
Ink Type
Toner
High Yield Cartridge
Yes
Yes
Scanner Features
6.6
0.0
Scanner Flatbed Picture
Scanner
Yes
No Scanner
Scan Flatbed
Yes
ADF Capacity
N/A
Scan Sheetfed
Yes
Scan Speed
N/A
Automatic Document Feeder
Yes
Duplex Scanning
No
No
Scan Resolution
600 DPI
N/A
Scan Color Depth
24 Bit
N/A
Max Flatbed Scan Size
8.5" x 11"
N/A
Max ADF Scan Size
No Scanner
Flatbed Hinge Adjustability
N/A
Fax
Yes
No
Copy
Yes
No
OCR Included
No Scanner
Scan Quality
N/A
Scan Quality Photo
Max Scan Resolution
600 DPI
N/A
Max Scan Color Depth
24 Bit
N/A
In The Box
In the Box Picture
Battery
Advertised Battery Life
N/A
Tested Charging Time
N/A
Printing
Cost-Per-Print
8.6
8.5
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
64.99 US$
57.49 US$
Color Cartridge Price
224.97 US$
217.47 US$
Black Only Printing
0.035 US$/print
0.040 US$/print
Color Printing
0.134 US$/print
0.136 US$/print
Photo Printing
0.355 US$/print
0.319 US$/print
Ink Subscription
No
Optional
Printing Speed
8.7
8.6
Black Only Text Document
26 PPM
25 PPM
Color Document
26 PPM
26 PPM
Photo Printing Time
19.0 s
18.0 s
First Page Out Time (Black Only)
12.7 s
14.0 s
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Automatic
Input Tray Capacity
250 pages
250 pages
Color Accuracy
4.1
6.4
Color dE Picture
Average Color dE
12.34
7.42
Photo Printing Quality
1.3
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
8.6
8.5
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
64.99 US$
57.49 US$
Color Cartridge Price
224.97 US$
217.47 US$
Black-Only Printing Cost
0.035 US$/print
0.040 US$/print
Color Printing Cost
0.134 US$/print
0.136 US$/print
Photo Printing Cost
0.355 US$/print
0.319 US$/print
Ink Subscription
No
Optional
Printing Speed
8.7
8.6
Printing Speed Video
Black Only Text Document
26 PPM
25 PPM
Color Document
26 PPM
26 PPM
Photo Printing Time
19.0 s
18.0 s
Single Page Out Time (Black Only)
12.7 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
4.1
6.4
Friends Picture
Color dE Picture
Color dE Graph
Average Color dE
12.34
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
9.0
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
Yes
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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