HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx costs $21 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 12,927 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $614 | $626 |
| After 2 years | $830 | $831 |
| After 3 years | $1,045 | $1,037 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx costs more upfront but 0.2¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer on total cost after about 12,927 pages — roughly 26 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 26 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 26 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 | 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 40,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | 2-inch diagonal DFSTN-backlit (200 x 114) | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 13.8 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 218X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $114.89 · 3.6¢/page · 3,200pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black High-Yield Toner — $95.98 · 3.4¢/page · 2,800pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx — about 5% lower cost per page (3.4¢ vs 3.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer — $21 less to buy — it would take about 12,927 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw PrinterBuy — $399.00
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwxBuy — $420.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 5% cheaper per page (3.4¢ vs 3.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer is about $21 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $21 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 12,927 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer and the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 26 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 26 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm. Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 600 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed). Wi-Fi: HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx No.