Which costs less to buy, the HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe or the Lexmark MS331dn?

The HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe is about $20 cheaper upfront based on current prices.

What are the main differences between the HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe and the Lexmark MS331dn?

Print speed (mono): HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe 35 ppm, Lexmark MS331dn 40 ppm. Resolution: HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe 1200 x 1200, Lexmark MS331dn Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi. Recommended volume: HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe 2,500 pages/mo, Lexmark MS331dn 5,000 pages/mo. Wi-Fi: HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe Yes, Lexmark MS331dn No.

HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe vs Lexmark MS331dn

HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe is $20 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.

Lower price

HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe

Price: $249.00
Cost per page (mono): —

Buy — $249.00

Lexmark MS331dn

Price: $269.00
Cost per page (mono): 3.5¢/pg

Buy — $269.00

Specs compared

Show only differences (9)

Spec	HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe	Lexmark MS331dn
Print technology	laser	laser
Color support	mono	mono
Device type	single-function	single-function
Functions	print	print
Print speed (mono)	35 ppm	40 ppm
Resolution	1200 x 1200	Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi
Duty cycle (monthly)	50,000 pages	50,000 pages
Recommended volume	2,500 pages/mo	5,000 pages/mo
Automatic duplex	Yes	Yes
Automatic document feeder	No	No
Display	—	2-line All Points Addressable (APA) monochrome LCD display
Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
USB	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	No
Paper sizes	Letter, Legal	Letter, Legal, A4
Weight (kg)	7.5	9.34

Cartridges & running cost

HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe

No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.

Lexmark MS331dn

Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX331, 431, MX432 Return Program 3K Toner Cartridge — $104.99 · 3.5¢/page · 3,000pg yield

Which should you buy?

A lower upfront budget: HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe — $20 less to buy.
The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark MS331dn — 40 ppm vs 35 ppm mono.

Where to buy

HP LaserJet Pro 3001dweBuy — $249.00

Lexmark MS331dnBuy — $269.00

Compare with other models

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to buy, the HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe or the Lexmark MS331dn?: The HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe is about $20 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
What are the main differences between the HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe and the Lexmark MS331dn?: Print speed (mono): HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe 35 ppm, Lexmark MS331dn 40 ppm. Resolution: HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe 1200 x 1200, Lexmark MS331dn Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi. Recommended volume: HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe 2,500 pages/mo, Lexmark MS331dn 5,000 pages/mo. Wi-Fi: HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe Yes, Lexmark MS331dn No.