HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101sdw Black & White Printer vs Lexmark MS431dn
Lexmark MS431dn is $19 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101sdw Black & White Printer | Lexmark MS431dn |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| 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 CGD Touch Screen | 2-line All Points Addressable (APA) monochrome LCD display |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 10.5 | 9.34 |
Cartridges & running cost
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101sdw Black & White Printer
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Lexmark MS431dn
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $328.99 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MS431dn — $19 less to buy.
- If you need scanning and copying: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101sdw Black & White Printer — it adds scanning and copying, which the Lexmark MS431dn doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark MS431dn — 42 ppm vs 35 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101sdw Black & White PrinterBuy — $349.00
Lexmark MS431dnBuy — $329.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101sdw Black & White Printer or the Lexmark MS431dn?
- The Lexmark MS431dn is about $19 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101sdw Black & White Printer and the Lexmark MS431dn?
- Device type: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101sdw Black & White Printer multifunction, Lexmark MS431dn single-function. Functions: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101sdw Black & White Printer print, scan, copy, Lexmark MS431dn print. Print speed (mono): HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101sdw Black & White Printer 35 ppm, Lexmark MS431dn 42 ppm. Resolution: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3101sdw Black & White Printer 1200 x 1200, Lexmark MS431dn Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi.