Which costs less to buy, the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer or the Lexmark MS431dw?

The Lexmark MS431dw is about $24 cheaper upfront based on current prices.

What are the main differences between the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer and the Lexmark MS431dw?

Print speed (mono): HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer 45 ppm, Lexmark MS431dw 42 ppm. Resolution: HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer 600 x 600, Lexmark MS431dw Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi. Duty cycle (monthly): HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer 100,000 pages, Lexmark MS431dw 80,000 pages. Recommended volume: HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer 6,000 pages/mo, Lexmark MS431dw 8,000 pages/mo.

HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer vs Lexmark MS431dw

Lexmark MS431dw is $24 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.

HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer

Price: $339.99
Cost per page (mono): —

Buy — $339.99

Lower price

Lexmark MS431dw

Price: $315.99
Cost per page (mono): 1.6¢/pg

Buy — $315.99

Specs compared

Show only differences (8)

Spec	HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer	Lexmark MS431dw
Print technology	laser	laser
Color support	mono	mono
Device type	single-function	single-function
Functions	print	print
Print speed (mono)	45 ppm	42 ppm
Resolution	600 x 600	Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi
Duty cycle (monthly)	100,000 pages	80,000 pages
Recommended volume	6,000 pages/mo	8,000 pages/mo
Automatic duplex	Yes	Yes
Automatic document feeder	No	No
Display	2-line LCD (text)	2-line All Points Addressable (APA) monochrome LCD display
Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
Paper sizes	Letter, Legal	Letter, Legal, A4
Weight (kg)	11.61	9.34

Cartridges & running cost

HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer

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

Lexmark MS431dw

Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $327.99 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield

Which should you buy?

A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MS431dw — $24 less to buy.

Where to buy

HP LaserJet Pro M501dn PrinterBuy — $339.99

Lexmark MS431dwBuy — $315.99

Compare with other models

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to buy, the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer or the Lexmark MS431dw?: The Lexmark MS431dw is about $24 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
What are the main differences between the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer and the Lexmark MS431dw?: Print speed (mono): HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer 45 ppm, Lexmark MS431dw 42 ppm. Resolution: HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer 600 x 600, Lexmark MS431dw Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi. Duty cycle (monthly): HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer 100,000 pages, Lexmark MS431dw 80,000 pages. Recommended volume: HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer 6,000 pages/mo, Lexmark MS431dw 8,000 pages/mo.