HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw vs Lexmark CX331adwe
Lexmark CX331adwe 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 | Lexmark CX331adwe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $754 | $703 |
| After 2 years | $970 | $907 |
| After 3 years | $1,185 | $1,111 |
Lexmark CX331adwe 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 | Lexmark CX331adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | 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 | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 2,500 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 3301sdw
Cheapest to run: HP 218X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $114.89 · 3.6¢/page · 3,200pg yield
Lexmark CX331adwe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS/CX331 Black Return Program 4.5K Print Cartridge — $152.99 · 3.4¢/page · 4,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark CX331adwe — about 5% lower cost per page (3.4¢ vs 3.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CX331adwe — $40 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Lexmark CX331adwe — it adds faxing, which the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw doesn't do.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdwBuy — $538.90
Lexmark CX331adweBuy — $499.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw or the Lexmark CX331adwe?
- The Lexmark CX331adwe — 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 Lexmark CX331adwe?
- The Lexmark CX331adwe is about $40 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw and the Lexmark CX331adwe?
- Functions: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw print, scan, copy, Lexmark CX331adwe print, scan, copy, fax. Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw 600 x 600, Lexmark CX331adwe Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi). Duty cycle (monthly): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw 40,000 pages, Lexmark CX331adwe 50,000 pages. Display: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw 4.3-inch Capacitive Touch Color Display, TFT-backlit (480 x 272), Lexmark CX331adwe 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) LCD touch panel.