HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn vs Lexmark CS531dw
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn prints about 94% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 50.3¢).
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn | Lexmark CS531dw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 35 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 35 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 Color Quality Color: 4800 Color Quality, 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | 100,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 10,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 4.3-inch color touchscreen | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) Color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 20.4 | 20.55 |
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
Lexmark CS531dw
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS531, 632, CX532, 635 Black Return Program 3K Toner Cartridge — $1509.89 · 50.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn — about 94% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 50.3¢).
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Lexmark CS531dw doesn't do.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdnBuy — $859.00
Lexmark CS531dwCheck price
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn or the Lexmark CS531dw?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 94% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 50.3¢ mono).
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn and the Lexmark CS531dw?
- Device type: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn multifunction, Lexmark CS531dw single-function. Functions: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark CS531dw print. Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn 600 x 600, Lexmark CS531dw Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 Color Quality Color: 4800 Color Quality, 1200 x 1200 dpi. Duty cycle (monthly): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn 50,000 pages, Lexmark CS531dw 100,000 pages.