HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer vs Xerox B305
HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer is $40 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer | Xerox B305 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 45 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 | 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality |
| 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 | Yes |
| Display | 2-line LCD (text) | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | — |
| Weight (kg) | 11.61 | 12.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Xerox B305
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $391.03 · 2.0¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- A lower upfront budget: HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer — $40 less to buy.
- If you need scanning and copying: Xerox B305 — it adds scanning and copying, which the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer — 45 ppm vs 40 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP LaserJet Pro M501dn PrinterBuy — $359.00
Xerox B305Buy — $399.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer or the Xerox B305?
- The HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer is about $40 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer and the Xerox B305?
- Device type: HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer single-function, Xerox B305 multifunction. Functions: HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer print, Xerox B305 print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer 45 ppm, Xerox B305 40 ppm. Resolution: HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer 600 x 600, Xerox B305 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality.