HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw vs Lexmark MS431dw
These two are closely matched — the right pick depends on the features you need. See the spec comparison below.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw | Lexmark MS431dw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 35 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 8,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | 2.7-inch touchscreen | 2-line All Points Addressable (APA) monochrome LCD display |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 10.5 | 9.34 |
Cartridges & running cost
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Lexmark MS431dw
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $326.46 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Lexmark MS431dw doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark MS431dw — 42 ppm vs 35 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdwBuy — $379.00
Lexmark MS431dwBuy — $379.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- What are the main differences between the HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw and the Lexmark MS431dw?
- Device type: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw multifunction, Lexmark MS431dw single-function. Functions: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark MS431dw print. Print speed (mono): HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw 35 ppm, Lexmark MS431dw 42 ppm. Resolution: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101fdw 1200 x 1200, Lexmark MS431dw Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi.