Xerox MS731 vs Brother HL-L6210DW
Two of the monochrome laser printers in our best monochrome laser printers, ranked on official maker specs comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Official 55 ppm black, 300,000-page duty cycle, 650-sheet input
Check price at AmazonBest for: Official 50 ppm black, 125,000-page duty cycle, 1,040-sheet input
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Xerox MS731 | Brother HL-L6210DW | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official black print speedThe official black print speed published on the official product page or official specification sheet, in pages per minute. When the official page footnotes ISO/IEC 24734, that is the official ISO figure, not a speed we measured. Official values outside the reference range are clamped for scoring only; the official figure is still shown. | 55 ppm | 50 ppm | 35% |
| Official monthly duty cycleThe official maximum monthly duty cycle published on the official product page, in pages (or official images per month when that is the official unit). Official recommended monthly page volume is a different official figure and is not scored. Official values outside the reference range are clamped for scoring only; the official figure is still shown. | 300000 pages | 125000 pages | 30% |
| Official standard paper inputThe official standard paper input capacity published on the official product page, in sheets. When the official page lists both a standard-capacity total and a smaller main-tray figure, we use the official standard input-capacity total. Official values outside the reference range are clamped for scoring only; the official figure is still shown. | 650 sheets | 1040 sheets | 25% |
| Official automatic duplexWhether the official product page lists automatic (standard / integrated) two-sided printing. Official manual duplex is scored as No. Not listed scores at the category minimum. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| Official model number | MS731 | HLL6210DW | info |
| Official product name | Xerox MS731 Printer | Brother HL-L6210DW Business Monochrome Laser Printer | info |
| Official black print speed | 55 ppm | 50 ppm | info |
| Official color print speed | Not listed | Not listed | info |
| Official monthly duty cycle | 300,000 pages | 125,000 pages | info |
| Official standard paper input | 650 sheets | 1,040 sheets | info |
| Official paper output | 550 sheets | 150 sheets | info |
| Official automatic duplex | Yes | Yes | info |
| Official ADF capacity | Not listed | Not listed | info |
| Official print resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi | info |
| DocPick score | 8.8/10 | 8.6/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Xerox MS731
Better published figure on: Official black print speed, Official monthly duty cycle.
What we like
- Official maker page lists a black print speed of 55 ppm.
- Official maker page lists a monthly duty cycle of 300,000 pages.
- Official maker page lists a standard paper input of 650 sheets.
- Official maker page lists automatic duplex printing.
Watch out for
- Official figures are for the configuration shown on the official product page, not a test we ran.
Brother HL-L6210DW
Better published figure on: Official standard paper input.
What we like
- Official maker page lists a black print speed of 50 ppm.
- Official maker page lists a monthly duty cycle of 125,000 pages.
- Official maker page lists a standard paper input of 1,040 sheets.
- Official maker page lists automatic duplex printing.
Watch out for
- Official figures are for the configuration shown on the official product page, not a test we ran.
Verdict
On published specs, the Xerox MS731 scores higher (8.8 vs 8.6). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Xerox MS731 if this sounds like you: official 55 ppm black, 300,000-page duty cycle, 650-sheet input.
- Choose the Brother HL-L6210DW if this sounds like you: official 50 ppm black, 125,000-page duty cycle, 1,040-sheet input.
- Xerox MS731: Official Xerox product page and official specifications page
- Xerox MS731: Official Xerox specification sheet or specifications page
- Brother HL-L6210DW: Official Brother product page