tn223 vs tn227 — same Brother color toner family for the same printers. The only real difference is page yield (and cost per page).
TN223 is the standard-yield set — black about 1,400 pages; cyan / magenta / yellow about 1,300 each. Buy this when you print lightly or only need one color at a time.
TN227 is the high-yield set — black about 3,000 pages; colors about 2,300 each. Same fit. Fewer swaps. Better cost per page if the printer runs often.
| Feature | TN223 | TN227 |
|---|---|---|
| Black yield | ~1,400 | ~3,000 |
| Color yield (C/M/Y) | ~1,300 each | ~2,300 each |
| Best for | Light / occasional color | Regular color office use |
| Printers | HL-L3210CW / L3230CDW / L3270CDW / L3290CDW; MFC-L3710CW / L3750CDW / L3770CDW | |
Not TN229 / TN760 / TN830. Read the label on the cartridge already in the printer. TN223 and TN227 are different yield lines for the same machines — they are not mix-and-match with unrelated Brother series.
We sell live compatible money pages for both yields:
- TN223 black and TN223 4-pack (standard yield)
- TN227 black and TN227 4-pack (high yield)
Chips installed on the live SKUs above.
When to buy which: replace toner more than a couple of times a year, or print color often → start with TN227. Occasional color or one empty slot → TN223 singles or the TN223 4-pack are enough. If the label already says TN227, stay on high yield unless you intentionally want fewer pages per cartridge.
FAQ
What is tn223 vs tn227 in one sentence?
Same Brother HL-L / MFC-L color printers; TN223 is standard yield, TN227 is high yield.
Are TN223 and TN227 for the same printers?
Yes. Same family. Only the yield changes.
Can I mix TN223 and TN227 in one printer?
Yes on fit — they serve the same machines. Mixing yields just means each slot empties on its own schedule.
Does compatible toner void the printer warranty?
Using a third-party cartridge does not by itself void Brother’s limited printer warranty. Damage Brother attributes to a non-Brother cartridge is a different question.
Ready to order: compatible Brother TN223 black, TN223 4-pack, TN227 black, or TN227 4-pack.