HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw vs Xerox C320
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw costs $48 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 2,848 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw | Xerox C320 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $754 | $807 |
| After 2 years | $970 | $1,124 |
| After 3 years | $1,185 | $1,440 |
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw costs more upfront but 1.7¢ less per page. It overtakes Xerox C320 on total cost after about 2,848 pages — roughly 6 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw | Xerox C320 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 Color Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 40,000 pages | 65,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 6,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 4.3-inch Capacitive Touch Color Display, TFT-backlit (480 x 272) | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | — |
| Weight (kg) | 17.1 | 20.6 |
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
Xerox C320
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $115.99 · 5.3¢/page · 2,200pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw — about 32% lower cost per page (3.6¢ vs 5.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Xerox C320 — $48 less to buy — it would take about 2,848 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Xerox C320 doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Xerox C320 — 35 ppm vs 26 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdwBuy — $539.00
Xerox C320Buy — $491.10
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw or the Xerox C320?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 32% cheaper per page (3.6¢ vs 5.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw or the Xerox C320?
- The Xerox C320 is about $48 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw worth the higher price?
- It costs about $48 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 2,848 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 Xerox C320?
- Device type: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw multifunction, Xerox C320 single-function. Functions: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw print, scan, copy, fax, Xerox C320 print. Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 26 ppm, Xerox C320 35 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 26 ppm, Xerox C320 35 ppm.