HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 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 3301sdw | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $654 | $626 |
| After 2 years | $870 | $831 |
| After 3 years | $1,085 | $1,037 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 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 3301sdw | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| 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 | No |
| 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 3301sdw
Cheapest to run: HP 218X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $114.92 · 3.6¢/page · 3,200pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx
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 PA2101cwx — about 5% lower cost per page (3.4¢ vs 3.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx — $19 less to buy.
- If you need scanning and copying: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw — it adds scanning and copying, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx doesn't do.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdwBuy — $438.90
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwxBuy — $420.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx — 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 3301sdw or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx is about $19 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw and the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx?
- Device type: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw multifunction, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx single-function. Functions: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw print, scan, copy, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx print. Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw 26 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw 26 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm.