Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw vs Lexmark CS431dw
Lexmark CS431dw is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw | Lexmark CS431dw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $813 | $529 |
| After 2 years | $1,196 | $678 |
| After 3 years | $1,579 | $827 |
Lexmark CS431dw is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw | Lexmark CS431dw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 26 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 26 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 75,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 5,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 5-inch color touch LCD | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) LCD touch panel |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 22 | 16.1 |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw
Cheapest to run: Canon 075 Black Toner Cartridge — $83.00 · 6.4¢/page · 1,300pg yield
Lexmark CS431dw
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS/CX431 Black Return Program 6K Print Cartridge — $148.89 · 2.5¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark CS431dw — about 61% lower cost per page (2.5¢ vs 6.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CS431dw — $50 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Lexmark CS431dw doesn't do.
Where to buy
Canon Color imageCLASS MF665CdwBuy — $429.99
Lexmark CS431dwBuy — $379.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw or the Lexmark CS431dw?
- The Lexmark CS431dw — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 61% cheaper per page (2.5¢ vs 6.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw or the Lexmark CS431dw?
- The Lexmark CS431dw is about $50 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw and the Lexmark CS431dw?
- Device type: Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw multifunction, Lexmark CS431dw single-function. Functions: Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark CS431dw print. Resolution: Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw 1200 x 1200, Lexmark CS431dw Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi). Recommended volume: Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw 2,500 pages/mo, Lexmark CS431dw 5,000 pages/mo.