Brother TN331 vs TN336 Toner
Which should you buy? If you print often, the TN336 is usually the better buy: OEM-rated about 4,000 pages (ISO) at $60.99, or about $0.015 per page, versus about $0.023 per page for the TN331. If you print only occasionally, the TN331 costs less upfront ($56.99 vs $60.99). Every remanufactured cartridge is 100% post-tested and priced at up to 40% less than OEM.
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TN331 vs TN336 at a glance
| Cartridge | Tier | Color | Yield | Our price | Cost per page | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brother TN331 black | TN331 | Black | OEM-rated about 2,500 pages (ISO) | $56.99 | $0.023 | Shop |
| Brother TN336 black | TN336 | Black | OEM-rated about 4,000 pages (ISO) | $60.99 | $0.015 | Shop |
| Brother TN339 black | Extra high yield | Black | OEM-rated about 6,000 pages (ISO) | $61.99 | $0.010 | Shop |
| Brother TN331 cyan | TN331 | Cyan | OEM-rated about 1,500 pages (ISO) | $63.99 | $0.043 | Shop |
| Brother TN336 cyan | TN336 | Cyan | see product page | $87.99 | see product page | Shop |
| Brother TN339 cyan | Extra high yield | Cyan | OEM-rated about 6,000 pages (ISO) | $88.99 | $0.015 | Shop |
| Brother TN331 magenta | TN331 | Magenta | OEM-rated about 1,500 pages (ISO) | $63.99 | $0.043 | Shop |
| Brother TN336 magenta | TN336 | Magenta | see product page | $87.99 | see product page | Shop |
| Brother TN339 magenta | Extra high yield | Magenta | OEM-rated about 6,000 pages (ISO) | $88.99 | $0.015 | Shop |
| Brother TN331 yellow | TN331 | Yellow | OEM-rated about 1,500 pages (ISO) | $63.99 | $0.043 | Shop |
| Brother TN336 yellow | TN336 | Yellow | see product page | $87.99 | see product page | Shop |
| Brother TN339 yellow | Extra high yield | Yellow | OEM-rated about 6,000 pages (ISO) | $88.99 | $0.015 | 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 TN331 and TN336 are listed for the same Brother printers, including Brother HL-L9300CDWT, Brother MFC-L8600CDW, Brother MFC-L8850CDW, Brother MFC-L9550CDW, Brother HL-L8250CDN, Brother HL-L8350CDW, Brother HL-L9200CDW, HL-L8350CDWT, and HL-L9200CDWT. Match the cartridge number on your empty cartridge to the product title before you order.
Our remanufactured and compatible options
We carry the TN331 and TN336 as remanufactured cartridges, all 100% post-tested, at up to 40% less than OEM:
Brother TN331 black · Brother TN336 black · Brother TN339 black · Brother TN331 cyan · Brother TN336 cyan · Brother TN339 cyan · Brother TN331 magenta · Brother TN336 magenta · Brother TN339 magenta · Brother TN331 yellow · Brother TN336 yellow · Brother TN339 yellow
Related pages
Printer guides: Brother Hl L8350Cdw; Brother Mfc L8600Cdw; Brother Mfc L8850Cdw. Browse the series collection: Brother Tn336 Toner; Brother Tn 3Xx and Dr 3Xx Toner and Drums.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy the TN331 or the TN336?
If you print often, the TN336 usually means fewer changes and a lower cost per page ($0.015 vs $0.023 on the options compared above). If you print only occasionally, the TN331 costs less upfront. Confirm the yield on the product page — we only publish a page count when that page states one.
Do the TN331 and TN336 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.