HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw vs Xerox VersaLink C620
Xerox VersaLink C620 costs $140 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 12,461 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw | Xerox VersaLink C620 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,034 | $1,107 |
| After 2 years | $1,209 | $1,214 |
| After 3 years | $1,384 | $1,322 |
Xerox VersaLink C620 costs more upfront but 1.1¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw on total cost after about 12,461 pages — roughly 25 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw | Xerox VersaLink C620 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 35 ppm | 52 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 35 ppm | 52 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | 150,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 4,000 pages/mo | 20,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 4.3-inch color touchscreen | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | — |
| Weight (kg) | 20.4 | 32 |
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
Xerox VersaLink C620
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $359.00 · 1.8¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Xerox VersaLink C620 — about 38% lower cost per page (1.8¢ vs 2.9¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw — $140 less to buy — it would take about 12,461 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 Xerox VersaLink C620 doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Xerox VersaLink C620 — 52 ppm vs 35 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdwBuy — $859.00
Xerox VersaLink C620Buy — $999.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw or the Xerox VersaLink C620?
- The Xerox VersaLink C620 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 38% cheaper per page (1.8¢ vs 2.9¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw or the Xerox VersaLink C620?
- The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw is about $140 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Xerox VersaLink C620 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $140 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 12,461 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 Xerox VersaLink C620?
- Device type: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw multifunction, Xerox VersaLink C620 single-function. Functions: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw print, scan, copy, fax, Xerox VersaLink C620 print. Print speed (mono): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw 35 ppm, Xerox VersaLink C620 52 ppm. Print speed (color): HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301fdw 35 ppm, Xerox VersaLink C620 52 ppm.