Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II vs OKI B731dn
OKI B731dn costs $28 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,400 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II | OKI B731dn |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $495 | $405 |
| After 2 years | $668 | $460 |
| After 3 years | $841 | $515 |
OKI B731dn costs more upfront but 2.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II on total cost after about 1,400 pages — roughly 3 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II | OKI B731dn |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 42 ppm | 55 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 280,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 5-inch color touch LCD | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 15.6 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II
Cheapest to run: Canon 070 Black Toner Cartridge, High Capacity — $294.00 · 2.9¢/page · 10,200pg yield
OKI B731dn
Cheapest to run: OKI B731dn Black High-Yield Toner Cartridge — $329.95 · 0.9¢/page · 36,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: OKI B731dn — about 68% lower cost per page (0.9¢ vs 2.9¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II — $28 less to buy — it would take about 1,400 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the OKI B731dn doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: OKI B731dn — 55 ppm vs 42 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Canon imageCLASS MF465dw IIBuy — $322.47
OKI B731dnBuy — $349.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II or the OKI B731dn?
- The OKI B731dn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 68% cheaper per page (0.9¢ vs 2.9¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II or the OKI B731dn?
- The Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II is about $28 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the OKI B731dn worth the higher price?
- It costs about $28 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,400 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II and the OKI B731dn?
- Device type: Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II multifunction, OKI B731dn single-function. Functions: Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II print, scan, copy, fax, OKI B731dn print. Print speed (mono): Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II 42 ppm, OKI B731dn 55 ppm. Resolution: Canon imageCLASS MF465dw II 1200 x 1200, OKI B731dn 1200 x 1200 dpi.