HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw vs Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw 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 4301fdw | Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $834 | $907 |
| After 2 years | $1,009 | $1,112 |
| After 3 years | $1,184 | $1,318 |
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw 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 4301fdw | 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 | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Weight (kg) | 20.4 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw
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 — $95.99 · 3.4¢/page · 2,800pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw — about 15% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 3.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw — $42 less to buy.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw — 35 ppm vs 22 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdwBuy — $659.00
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfxBuy — $701.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw — 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 4301fdw or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw is about $42 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw and the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx?
- Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw 35 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx 22 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw 35 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx 22 ppm. Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw 600 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed). Wi-Fi: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw Yes, Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx No.