HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3105sdw Printer vs Lexmark MS331dn
Lexmark MS331dn is $10 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Specs compared
| Spec | HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3105sdw Printer | Lexmark MS331dn |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 33 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 | 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) | 10.48 | 9.34 |
Cartridges & running cost
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3105sdw Printer
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: Lexmark MS331dn — $10 less to buy.
- If you need scanning and copying: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3105sdw Printer — it adds scanning and copying, which the Lexmark MS331dn doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark MS331dn — 40 ppm vs 33 ppm mono.
Where to buy
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3105sdw PrinterBuy — $279.00
Lexmark MS331dnBuy — $269.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3105sdw Printer or the Lexmark MS331dn?
- The Lexmark MS331dn is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3105sdw Printer and the Lexmark MS331dn?
- Device type: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3105sdw Printer multifunction, Lexmark MS331dn single-function. Functions: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3105sdw Printer print, scan, copy, Lexmark MS331dn print. Print speed (mono): HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3105sdw Printer 33 ppm, Lexmark MS331dn 40 ppm. Resolution: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3105sdw Printer 1200 x 1200, Lexmark MS331dn Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi.