HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer vs Lexmark CS632dwe
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer costs $12 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 26 pages.
Cheaper to run
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 CS632dwe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $844 | $3,687 |
| After 2 years | $1,019 | $6,717 |
| After 3 years | $1,194 | $9,747 |
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer costs more upfront but 47.6¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark CS632dwe on total cost after about 26 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer | Lexmark CS632dwe |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 35 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 35 ppm | 42 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 | 125,000 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 | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch 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 CS632dwe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS531, 632, CX532, 635 Black Return Program 3K Toner Cartridge — $1514.96 · 50.5¢/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 50.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CS632dwe — $12 less to buy — it would take about 26 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark CS632dwe — 42 ppm vs 35 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn PrinterBuy — $669.00
Lexmark CS632dweBuy — $656.76
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer or the Lexmark CS632dwe?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 94% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 50.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer or the Lexmark CS632dwe?
- The Lexmark CS632dwe is about $12 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $12 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 26 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer and the Lexmark CS632dwe?
- Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer 35 ppm, Lexmark CS632dwe 42 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer 35 ppm, Lexmark CS632dwe 42 ppm. Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dn Printer 600 x 600, Lexmark CS632dwe 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 CS632dwe 125,000 pages.