HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 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 | HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer | Lexmark CS431dw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $614 | $529 |
| After 2 years | $830 | $678 |
| After 3 years | $1,045 | $827 |
Lexmark CS431dw is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer | Lexmark CS431dw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 26 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 26 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 | Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 40,000 pages | 75,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 5,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | 2-inch diagonal DFSTN-backlit (200 x 114) | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) LCD touch panel |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 13.8 | 16.1 |
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
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 31% lower cost per page (2.5¢ vs 3.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CS431dw — $19 less to buy.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw PrinterBuy — $399.00
Lexmark CS431dwBuy — $379.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer or the Lexmark CS431dw?
- The Lexmark CS431dw — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 31% cheaper per page (2.5¢ vs 3.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer or the Lexmark CS431dw?
- The Lexmark CS431dw is about $19 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer and the Lexmark CS431dw?
- Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 600 x 600, Lexmark CS431dw Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi). Duty cycle (monthly): HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 40,000 pages, Lexmark CS431dw 75,000 pages. Recommended volume: HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 2,500 pages/mo, Lexmark CS431dw 5,000 pages/mo. Display: HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer 2-inch diagonal DFSTN-backlit (200 x 114), Lexmark CS431dw 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) LCD touch panel.