HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx costs $109 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 6,370 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $934 | $940 |
| After 2 years | $1,109 | $1,013 |
| After 3 years | $1,284 | $1,086 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx costs more upfront but 1.7¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn on total cost after about 6,370 pages — roughly 13 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 35 ppm | 37 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 35 ppm | 37 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 | 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 9600 dpi x 600 dpi, 600 dpi x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 4.3-inch color touchscreen | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| 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 PA3500cx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $84.99 · 1.2¢/page · 7,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx — about 58% lower cost per page (1.2¢ vs 2.9¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn — $109 less to buy — it would take about 6,370 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx doesn't do.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdnBuy — $759.00
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cxBuy — $867.56
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 58% cheaper per page (1.2¢ vs 2.9¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn is about $109 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $109 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 6,370 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 PA3500cx?
- Device type: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn multifunction, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx single-function. Functions: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn print, scan, copy, fax, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx print. Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn 35 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx 37 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn 35 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx 37 ppm.