HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw vs Xerox C325
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 | Xerox C325 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $854 | $966 |
| After 2 years | $1,070 | $1,283 |
| After 3 years | $1,285 | $1,599 |
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 | Xerox C325 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Yes |
| 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 | 27.1 |
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
Xerox C325
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: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw — $11 less to buy.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Xerox C325 — 35 ppm vs 26 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdwBuy — $639.00
Xerox C325Buy — $649.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw or the Xerox C325?
- 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 C325?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw is about $11 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw and the Xerox C325?
- Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 26 ppm, Xerox C325 35 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 26 ppm, Xerox C325 35 ppm. Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 600 x 600, Xerox C325 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 Color Quality. Duty cycle (monthly): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw 40,000 pages, Xerox C325 65,000 pages.