HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw vs Lexmark CS632dwe
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw costs $60 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 127 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw | Lexmark CS632dwe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,034 | $3,819 |
| After 2 years | $1,209 | $6,839 |
| After 3 years | $1,384 | $9,858 |
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw costs more upfront but 47.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark CS632dwe on total cost after about 127 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw | Lexmark CS632dwe |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 35 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 35 ppm | 42 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 | 125,000 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 | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 20.4 | 20.55 |
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
Lexmark CS632dwe
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 4301fdw — about 94% lower cost per page (2.9¢ vs 50.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CS632dwe — $60 less to buy — it would take about 127 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Lexmark CS632dwe doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark CS632dwe — 42 ppm vs 35 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdwBuy — $859.00
Lexmark CS632dweBuy — $799.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw or the Lexmark CS632dwe?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 94% cheaper per page (2.9¢ vs 50.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw or the Lexmark CS632dwe?
- The Lexmark CS632dwe is about $60 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw worth the higher price?
- It costs about $60 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 127 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 Lexmark CS632dwe?
- Device type: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw multifunction, Lexmark CS632dwe single-function. Functions: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark CS632dwe print. Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw 35 ppm, Lexmark CS632dwe 42 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw 35 ppm, Lexmark CS632dwe 42 ppm.