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MFC-J5855DW vs MC3326adwe

A side-by-side readout for pages/min (mono).

Brother · MFC-J5855DW
30
▲ Lead
Lexmark · MC3326adwe
24
VerdictMFC-J5855DW wins on pages/min (mono).
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Understanding pages/min (mono)

Pages/min (mono) is a numeric spec measured in raw units. On this metric, higher values are generally better, but returns diminish past category-typical thresholds — going from a low value to a mid value usually matters far more than going from a mid value to a high one. When comparing two products, focus on the percentage gap rather than the raw delta: a 200-unit lead means something very different at the low end of the range than at the high end. Pay attention to the unit, too — manufacturers sometimes quote peak or burst figures that are not sustained in real-world use. Cross-check the published number against independent measurements where possible, especially for performance and battery claims. Finally, remember that a single spec rarely tells the whole story; the Mars Score weighs pages/min (mono) together with the rest of the spec sheet so one outlier doesn't distort the verdict.

This matchupMFC-J5855DW's 30 is roughly 25% higher than MC3326adwe's 24 (a 6 gap). Whether that gap is noticeable depends on workload — small percentage gaps rarely change day-to-day experience, while gaps of 20% or more usually do.

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