HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn vs Xerox C325
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn costs $181 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 7,687 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn | Xerox C325 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,034 | $994 |
| After 2 years | $1,209 | $1,311 |
| After 3 years | $1,384 | $1,627 |
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn costs more upfront but 2.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Xerox C325 on total cost after about 7,687 pages — roughly 16 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn | Xerox C325 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 35 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 35 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 | 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 Color Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | 65,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 6,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 4.3-inch color touchscreen | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | — |
| Weight (kg) | 20.4 | 27.1 |
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
Xerox C325
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black Standard-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $115.99 · 5.3¢/page · 2,200pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn — about 45% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 5.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Xerox C325 — $181 less to buy — it would take about 7,687 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdnBuy — $859.00
Xerox C325Buy — $678.07
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn or the Xerox C325?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 45% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 5.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn or the Xerox C325?
- The Xerox C325 is about $181 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn worth the higher price?
- It costs about $181 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 7,687 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 Xerox C325?
- Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn 600 x 600, Xerox C325 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 Color Quality. Duty cycle (monthly): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn 50,000 pages, Xerox C325 65,000 pages. Recommended volume: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn 4,000 pages/mo, Xerox C325 6,000 pages/mo. Wi-Fi: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdn No, Xerox C325 Yes.