HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer vs Lexmark CS531dw
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer
- Price
- $669.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.9¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer | Lexmark CS531dw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $844 | $3,699 |
| After 2 years | $1,019 | $6,719 |
| After 3 years | $1,194 | $9,738 |
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer 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 4201dn Printer | Lexmark CS531dw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 35 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 35 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 Color Quality Color: 4800 Color Quality, 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | 100,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 10,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | 4-line back lit LCD | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) Color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 16.33 | 20.55 |
Cartridges & running cost
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 210X Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $218.89 · 2.9¢/page · 7,500pg yield
Lexmark CS531dw
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS531, 632, CX532, 635 Black Return Program 3K Toner Cartridge — $1509.89 · 50.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer — about 94% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 50.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer — $10 less to buy.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn PrinterBuy — $669.00
Lexmark CS531dwBuy — $679.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer or the Lexmark CS531dw?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 94% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 50.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer or the Lexmark CS531dw?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer and the Lexmark CS531dw?
- Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer 600 x 600, Lexmark CS531dw Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 Color Quality Color: 4800 Color Quality, 1200 x 1200 dpi. Duty cycle (monthly): HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer 50,000 pages, Lexmark CS531dw 100,000 pages. Recommended volume: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer 4,000 pages/mo, Lexmark CS531dw 10,000 pages/mo. Display: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer 4-line back lit LCD, Lexmark CS531dw 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) Color touch screen.