HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw vs Lexmark CS531dw
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 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 MFP 3301fdw | Lexmark CS531dw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $854 | $3,680 |
| After 2 years | $1,070 | $6,690 |
| After 3 years | $1,285 | $9,699 |
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 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 MFP 3301fdw | Lexmark CS531dw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 26 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 26 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) | 40,000 pages | 100,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 10,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touch Color Display, TFT-backlit (480 x 272) | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) Color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 17.1 | 20.55 |
Cartridges & running cost
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw
Cheapest to run: HP 218X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $114.92 · 3.6¢/page · 3,200pg yield
Lexmark CS531dw
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS531, 632, CX532, 635 Black Return Program 3K Toner Cartridge — $1504.89 · 50.2¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw — about 93% lower cost per page (3.6¢ vs 50.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw — $31 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Lexmark CS531dw doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark CS531dw — 35 ppm vs 26 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdwBuy — $639.00
Lexmark CS531dwBuy — $669.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw or the Lexmark CS531dw?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 93% cheaper per page (3.6¢ vs 50.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw or the Lexmark CS531dw?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw is about $31 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw and the Lexmark CS531dw?
- Device type: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw multifunction, Lexmark CS531dw single-function. Functions: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark CS531dw print. Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 26 ppm, Lexmark CS531dw 35 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 26 ppm, Lexmark CS531dw 35 ppm.