Kyocera ECOSYS M4125idn vs Lexmark MX721ade
Kyocera ECOSYS M4125idn costs $24 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 23,018 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS M4125idn | Lexmark MX721ade |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $2,356 | $2,339 |
| After 2 years | $2,390 | $2,378 |
| After 3 years | $2,423 | $2,418 |
Kyocera ECOSYS M4125idn costs more upfront but 0.1¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark MX721ade on total cost after about 23,018 pages — roughly 47 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS M4125idn | Lexmark MX721ade |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 25 ppm | 65 ppm |
| Resolution | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 300 x 300 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 300,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 75,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | Lexmark e-Task 7-inch (17.8 cm) color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A3 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | — | 44.09 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS M4125idn
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $83.36 · 0.6¢/page · 15,000pg yield
Lexmark MX721ade
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS823, 825, MX822, MS/MX725, 826 Return Program 35K Toner Cartridge — $231.00 · 0.7¢/page · 35,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS M4125idn — about 16% lower cost per page (0.6¢ vs 0.7¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MX721ade — $24 less to buy — it would take about 23,018 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark MX721ade — 65 ppm vs 25 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS M4125idnBuy — $2323.00
Lexmark MX721adeBuy — $2299.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS M4125idn or the Lexmark MX721ade?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS M4125idn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 16% cheaper per page (0.6¢ vs 0.7¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS M4125idn or the Lexmark MX721ade?
- The Lexmark MX721ade is about $24 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS M4125idn worth the higher price?
- It costs about $24 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 23,018 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS M4125idn and the Lexmark MX721ade?
- Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS M4125idn 25 ppm, Lexmark MX721ade 65 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS M4125idn Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, Lexmark MX721ade Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 300 x 300 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi). Paper sizes: Kyocera ECOSYS M4125idn A3, Lexmark MX721ade Letter, Legal, A4.