HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer vs Lexmark CS730de
Lexmark CS730de is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer | Lexmark CS730de |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,181 | $1,104 |
| After 2 years | $1,312 | $1,193 |
| After 3 years | $1,444 | $1,283 |
Lexmark CS730de is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer | Lexmark CS730de |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 45 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 45 ppm | 42 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 | 32 |
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 CS730de
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS730, 735, CX730 Black Return Program 22K Toner Cartridge — $328.27 · 1.5¢/page · 22,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark CS730de — about 32% lower cost per page (1.5¢ vs 2.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CS730de — $35 less to buy.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn PrinterBuy — $1049.00
Lexmark CS730deBuy — $1014.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer or the Lexmark CS730de?
- The Lexmark CS730de — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 32% cheaper per page (1.5¢ vs 2.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer or the Lexmark CS730de?
- The Lexmark CS730de is about $35 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer and the Lexmark CS730de?
- Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer 45 ppm, Lexmark CS730de 42 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer 45 ppm, Lexmark CS730de 42 ppm. Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 5700dn Printer 1200 x 1200, Lexmark CS730de 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 CS730de 120,000 pages.