Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn vs Lexmark CX725de

Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.

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Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn

Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn

Price
$3256.93
Cost per page (mono)
0.5¢/pg
Buy — $3256.93
Lexmark CX725de

Lexmark CX725de

Price
$3499.99
Cost per page (mono)
1.2¢/pg
Buy — $3499.99

Cost to run

Total cost of ownershipKyocera ECOSYS M8124cidnLexmark CX725de
After 1 year$3,289$3,569
After 2 years$3,322$3,639
After 3 years$3,354$3,708

Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.

Specs compared

SpecKyocera ECOSYS M8124cidnLexmark CX725de
Print technologylaserlaser
Color supportcolorcolor
Device typemultifunctionmultifunction
Functionsprint, scan, copy, faxprint, scan, copy, fax
Print speed (mono)24 ppm50 ppm
Print speed (color)24 ppm50 ppm
ResolutionUp to 1200 x 1200 dpiBlack: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi
Duty cycle (monthly)—150,000 pages
Recommended volume—20,000 pages/mo
Automatic duplexYesYes
Automatic document feederYesYes
Display—Lexmark e-Task 7-inch (17.8 cm) color touch screen
Wi-FiNoNo
EthernetNoNo
USBNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Paper sizesA3Letter, Legal, A4
Weight (kg)—44.91

Cartridges & running cost

Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn

Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $65.03 · 0.5¢/page · 12,000pg yield

Lexmark CX725de

Cheapest to run: Lexmark CX725 Black Return Program 25K Toner Cartridge — $288.99 · 1.2¢/page · 25,000pg yield

Which should you buy?

  • High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn — about 53% lower cost per page (0.5¢ vs 1.2¢).
  • A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn — $243 less to buy.
  • The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark CX725de — 50 ppm vs 24 ppm mono.

Where to buy

Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidnBuy — $3256.93
Lexmark CX725deBuy — $3499.99

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn or the Lexmark CX725de?
The Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 53% cheaper per page (0.5¢ vs 1.2¢ mono).
Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn or the Lexmark CX725de?
The Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn is about $243 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn and the Lexmark CX725de?
Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn 24 ppm, Lexmark CX725de 50 ppm. Print speed (color): Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn 24 ppm, Lexmark CX725de 50 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, Lexmark CX725de Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi. Paper sizes: Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn A3, Lexmark CX725de Letter, Legal, A4.