HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw vs Lexmark CX431adw
Lexmark CX431adw 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 CX431adw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $854 | $760 |
| After 2 years | $1,070 | $909 |
| After 3 years | $1,285 | $1,058 |
Lexmark CX431adw 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 CX431adw |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 26 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 | Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 40,000 pages | 75,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 5,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touch Color Display, TFT-backlit (480 x 272) | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) LCD touch panel |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 17.1 | 19.37 |
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 CX431adw
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS/CX431 Black Return Program 6K Print Cartridge — $148.89 · 2.5¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark CX431adw — about 31% lower cost per page (2.5¢ vs 3.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CX431adw — $28 less to buy.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdwBuy — $639.00
Lexmark CX431adwBuy — $610.98
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw or the Lexmark CX431adw?
- The Lexmark CX431adw — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 31% cheaper per page (2.5¢ vs 3.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw or the Lexmark CX431adw?
- The Lexmark CX431adw is about $28 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw and the Lexmark CX431adw?
- Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 600 x 600, Lexmark CX431adw Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi). Duty cycle (monthly): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 40,000 pages, Lexmark CX431adw 75,000 pages. Recommended volume: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 2,500 pages/mo, Lexmark CX431adw 5,000 pages/mo. Display: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 4.3-inch Capacitive Touch Color Display, TFT-backlit (480 x 272), Lexmark CX431adw 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) LCD touch panel.