Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw 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 MF753Cdw | Lexmark CS431dw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $805 | $624 |
| After 2 years | $1,109 | $773 |
| After 3 years | $1,414 | $922 |
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 MF753Cdw | Lexmark CS431dw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 35 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 35 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 | 4,000 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 MF753Cdw
Cheapest to run: Canon 069 Black Toner Cartridge — $106.59 · 5.1¢/page · 2,100pg 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 51% lower cost per page (2.5¢ vs 5.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CS431dw — $25 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Lexmark CS431dw doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw — 35 ppm vs 26 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon Color imageCLASS MF753CdwBuy — $499.99
Lexmark CS431dwBuy — $475.23
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw or the Lexmark CS431dw?
- The Lexmark CS431dw — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 51% cheaper per page (2.5¢ vs 5.1¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw or the Lexmark CS431dw?
- The Lexmark CS431dw is about $25 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw and the Lexmark CS431dw?
- Device type: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw multifunction, Lexmark CS431dw single-function. Functions: Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark CS431dw print. Print speed (mono): Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw 35 ppm, Lexmark CS431dw 26 ppm. Print speed (color): Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw 35 ppm, Lexmark CS431dw 26 ppm.