Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx vs Lexmark CS531dw
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx costs $31 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 67 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx | Lexmark CS531dw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $907 | $3,680 |
| After 2 years | $1,112 | $6,690 |
| After 3 years | $1,318 | $9,699 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx costs more upfront but 46.7¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark CS531dw on total cost after about 67 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx | Lexmark CS531dw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 22 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 22 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Resolution | 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed) | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 Color Quality Color: 4800 Color Quality, 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 100,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 10,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) Color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | — | 20.55 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black High-Yield Toner — $95.99 · 3.4¢/page · 2,800pg yield
Lexmark CS531dw
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS531, 632, CX532, 635 Black Return Program 3K Toner Cartridge — $1504.89 · 50.2¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx — about 93% lower cost per page (3.4¢ vs 50.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CS531dw — $31 less to buy — it would take about 67 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Lexmark CS531dw doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark CS531dw — 35 ppm vs 22 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfxBuy — $701.00
Lexmark CS531dwBuy — $669.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx or the Lexmark CS531dw?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 93% cheaper per page (3.4¢ vs 50.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx or the Lexmark CS531dw?
- The Lexmark CS531dw is about $31 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $31 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 67 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx and the Lexmark CS531dw?
- Device type: Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx multifunction, Lexmark CS531dw single-function. Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark CS531dw print. Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx 22 ppm, Lexmark CS531dw 35 ppm. Print speed (color): Kyocera ECOSYS MA2101cwfx 22 ppm, Lexmark CS531dw 35 ppm.