HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx 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 PA3500cx |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,034 | $899 |
| After 2 years | $1,209 | $972 |
| After 3 years | $1,384 | $1,045 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx 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 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 | Yes | Yes |
| 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 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: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx — $32 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx doesn't do.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdwBuy — $859.00
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cxBuy — $826.52
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw 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 4301fdw or the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx is about $32 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw and the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx?
- Device type: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw multifunction, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx single-function. Functions: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw print, scan, copy, fax, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx print. Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw 35 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx 37 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw 35 ppm, Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500cx 37 ppm.