Brother TN221 vs TN225 Toner
Which should you buy? The TN221 costs less upfront ($55.64 vs $60.54 for the TN225). If you print often, the TN225 still means fewer cartridge changes at about OEM-rated about 2,200 pages (ISO). Every remanufactured cartridge is 100% post-tested and priced at up to 40% less than OEM.
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TN221 vs TN225 at a glance
| Cartridge | Tier | Color | Yield | Our price | Cost per page | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brother TN221 black | TN221 | Black | OEM-rated about 2,500 pages (ISO) | $55.64 | $0.022 | Shop |
| Brother TN221 cyan | TN221 | Cyan | OEM-rated about 1,400 pages (ISO) | $58.99 | $0.042 | Shop |
| Brother TN225 cyan | TN225 | Cyan | OEM-rated about 2,200 pages (ISO) | $60.54 | $0.028 | Shop |
| Brother TN221 magenta | TN221 | Magenta | OEM-rated about 1,400 pages (ISO) | $58.99 | $0.042 | Shop |
| Brother TN225 magenta | TN225 | Magenta | OEM-rated about 2,200 pages (ISO) | $60.54 | $0.028 | Shop |
| Brother TN221 yellow | TN221 | Yellow | OEM-rated about 1,400 pages (ISO) | $58.99 | $0.042 | Shop |
| Brother TN225 yellow | TN225 | Yellow | OEM-rated about 2,200 pages (ISO) | $60.54 | $0.028 | Shop |
Cost per page uses the yield stated on each product page and our current price. If a page count is not listed on the product page, we do not estimate one.
Which printers do they fit?
Both the TN221 and TN225 are listed for the same Brother printers, including Brother MFC-9130CDW, Brother MFC-9330CDW, Brother MFC-9340CDW, Brother HL-3170CDW, Brother HL-3180CDW, and Brother HL-3140CW. Match the cartridge number on your empty cartridge to the product title before you order.
Our remanufactured and compatible options
We carry the TN221 and TN225 as remanufactured cartridges, all 100% post-tested, at up to 40% less than OEM:
Brother TN221 black · Brother TN221 cyan · Brother TN225 cyan · Brother TN221 magenta · Brother TN225 magenta · Brother TN221 yellow · Brother TN225 yellow
Related pages
Browse the series collection: Brother Tn221 Tn225 Toner; Brother Tn 2Xx and Dr 2Xx Toner.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy the TN221 or the TN225?
If you print often, the TN225 usually means fewer changes and a lower cost per page ($0.028 vs $0.022 on the options compared above). If you print only occasionally, the TN221 costs less upfront. Confirm the yield on the product page — we only publish a page count when that page states one.
Do the TN221 and TN225 fit the same printers?
Yes. Both are listed for the same Brother printers. Match the cartridge number on your empty cartridge to the product title and confirm your exact model on the product page.
How is yield listed here?
Yield is copied from each product page. If that page confirms an ISO figure, we say so. Otherwise we say “about X pages,” or “see product page” when no page count is listed.
Is this an OEM Brother cartridge?
No. These are remanufactured cartridges that replace the OEM cartridge number in the product title. Every cartridge is 100% post-tested and priced at up to 40% less than OEM.
Do you offer local pickup?
No. Every order is drop shipped, and we ship nationwide with free ground shipping.