HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw vs Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx costs $62 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 38,249 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw | Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $854 | $907 |
| After 2 years | $1,070 | $1,112 |
| After 3 years | $1,285 | $1,318 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx costs more upfront but 0.2¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw on total cost after about 38,249 pages — roughly 77 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw | Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touch Color Display, TFT-backlit (480 x 272) | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 17.1 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw
Cheapest to run: HP 218X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $114.89 · 3.6¢/page · 3,200pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black High-Yield Toner — $95.99 · 3.4¢/page · 2,800pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx — about 5% lower cost per page (3.4¢ vs 3.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw — $62 less to buy — it would take about 38,249 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdwBuy — $639.00
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfxBuy — $701.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx — 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 MFP 3301fdw or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw is about $62 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $62 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 38,249 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw and the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx?
- Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 26 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx 22 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 26 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx 22 ppm. Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 600 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed). Wi-Fi: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx No.