HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn vs Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn costs $116 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 22,854 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn | Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $934 | $848 |
| After 2 years | $1,109 | $1,054 |
| After 3 years | $1,284 | $1,260 |
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn costs more upfront but 0.5¢ less per page. It overtakes Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx on total cost after about 22,854 pages — roughly 46 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn | Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 35 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 35 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 | 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 4.3-inch color touchscreen | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 20.4 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn
Cheapest to run: HP 210X Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge — $218.89 · 2.9¢/page · 7,500pg yield
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black High-Yield Toner — $95.98 · 3.4¢/page · 2,800pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn — about 15% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 3.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx — $116 less to buy — it would take about 22,854 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn — 35 ppm vs 22 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdnBuy — $759.00
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfxBuy — $642.60
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 15% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 3.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx is about $116 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn worth the higher price?
- It costs about $116 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 22,854 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn and the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx?
- Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn 35 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx 22 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn 35 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx 22 ppm. Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn 600 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed). Ethernet: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx No.