HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer vs Lexmark CS720de
Lexmark CS720de costs $151 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 27,579 pages.
Lower price
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer
- Price
- $1049.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer | Lexmark CS720de |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,181 | $1,299 |
| After 2 years | $1,312 | $1,398 |
| After 3 years | $1,444 | $1,496 |
Lexmark CS720de costs more upfront but 0.5¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer on total cost after about 27,579 pages — roughly 56 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer | Lexmark CS720de |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 45 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 45 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 80,000 pages | 120,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 10,000 pages/mo | 15,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | 4.3-inch (10.9 cm) Color Graphic Display (CGD) touchscreen, rotating/adjustable angle | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 31.07 | 36.29 |
Cartridges & running cost
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 213Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $394.89 · 2.2¢/page · 18,000pg yield
Lexmark CS720de
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS720, CS725 Black Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $329.27 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark CS720de — about 25% lower cost per page (1.6¢ vs 2.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer — $151 less to buy — it would take about 27,579 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer — 45 ppm vs 40 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn PrinterBuy — $1049.00
Lexmark CS720deBuy — $1199.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer or the Lexmark CS720de?
- The Lexmark CS720de — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 25% cheaper per page (1.6¢ vs 2.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer or the Lexmark CS720de?
- The HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer is about $151 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Lexmark CS720de worth the higher price?
- It costs about $151 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 27,579 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer and the Lexmark CS720de?
- Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer 45 ppm, Lexmark CS720de 40 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer 45 ppm, Lexmark CS720de 40 ppm. Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer 1200 x 1200, Lexmark CS720de Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi. Duty cycle (monthly): HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer 80,000 pages, Lexmark CS720de 120,000 pages.