Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn vs Lexmark CX730de
Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn costs $758 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 79,771 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn | Lexmark CX730de |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $3,289 | $2,589 |
| After 2 years | $3,322 | $2,678 |
| After 3 years | $3,354 | $2,768 |
Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn costs more upfront but 1.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark CX730de on total cost after about 79,771 pages — roughly 160 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn | Lexmark CX730de |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 24 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 24 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 120,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 15,000 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) | — | 39 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $65.04 · 0.5¢/page · 12,000pg yield
Lexmark CX730de
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS730, 735, CX730 Black Return Program 22K Toner Cartridge — $328.27 · 1.5¢/page · 22,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn — about 64% lower cost per page (0.5¢ vs 1.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CX730de — $758 less to buy — it would take about 79,771 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn — it adds faxing, which the Lexmark CX730de doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark CX730de — 42 ppm vs 24 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidnBuy — $3256.93
Lexmark CX730deBuy — $2499.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn or the Lexmark CX730de?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 64% cheaper per page (0.5¢ vs 1.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn or the Lexmark CX730de?
- The Lexmark CX730de is about $758 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn worth the higher price?
- It costs about $758 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 79,771 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn and the Lexmark CX730de?
- Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark CX730de print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn 24 ppm, Lexmark CX730de 42 ppm. Print speed (color): Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn 24 ppm, Lexmark CX730de 42 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS M8124cidn Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, Lexmark CX730de Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi.