HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw vs Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx costs $30 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 3,179 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw | Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,034 | $1,007 |
| After 2 years | $1,209 | $1,126 |
| After 3 years | $1,384 | $1,244 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx costs more upfront but 0.9¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw on total cost after about 3,179 pages — roughly 7 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw | Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 35 ppm | 27 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 35 ppm | 27 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 MA2600cwx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $80.96 · 2.0¢/page · 4,100pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx — about 32% lower cost per page (2.0¢ vs 2.9¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw — $30 less to buy — it would take about 3,179 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw — it adds faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw — 35 ppm vs 27 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdwBuy — $859.00
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwxBuy — $889.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 32% cheaper per page (2.0¢ vs 2.9¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw or the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw is about $30 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $30 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 3,179 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw and the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx?
- Functions: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw print, scan, copy, fax, Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw 35 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx 27 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw 35 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx 27 ppm. Resolution: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw 600 x 600, Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed).