HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer vs Lexmark CX331adwe
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer costs $50 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 10,390 pages.
Cheaper to run
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer
- Price
- $549.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.9¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer | Lexmark CX331adwe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $724 | $703 |
| After 2 years | $899 | $907 |
| After 3 years | $1,074 | $1,111 |
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer costs more upfront but 0.5¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark CX331adwe on total cost after about 10,390 pages — roughly 21 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer | Lexmark CX331adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 35 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 35 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 | Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 4-line back lit LCD | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) LCD touch panel |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 16.33 | 19.37 |
Cartridges & running cost
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 210X Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $218.89 · 2.9¢/page · 7,500pg yield
Lexmark CX331adwe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS/CX331 Black Return Program 4.5K Print Cartridge — $152.99 · 3.4¢/page · 4,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer — about 14% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 3.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CX331adwe — $50 less to buy — it would take about 10,390 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Lexmark CX331adwe — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer — 35 ppm vs 26 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw PrinterBuy — $549.00
Lexmark CX331adweBuy — $499.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer or the Lexmark CX331adwe?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 14% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 3.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer or the Lexmark CX331adwe?
- The Lexmark CX331adwe is about $50 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $50 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 10,390 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer and the Lexmark CX331adwe?
- Device type: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer single-function, Lexmark CX331adwe multifunction. Functions: HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer print, Lexmark CX331adwe print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer 35 ppm, Lexmark CX331adwe 26 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw Printer 35 ppm, Lexmark CX331adwe 26 ppm.