Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx vs Lexmark CS730de
Lexmark CS730de costs $125 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 25,907 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx | Lexmark CS730de |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,007 | $1,104 |
| After 2 years | $1,126 | $1,193 |
| After 3 years | $1,244 | $1,283 |
Lexmark CS730de costs more upfront but 0.5¢ less per page. It overtakes Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx on total cost after about 25,907 pages — roughly 52 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx | Lexmark CS730de |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 27 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 27 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed) | 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 | No |
| Display | — | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | — | 32 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $80.96 · 2.0¢/page · 4,100pg yield
Lexmark CS730de
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: Lexmark CS730de — about 24% lower cost per page (1.5¢ vs 2.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx — $125 less to buy — it would take about 25,907 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning and copying: Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx — it adds scanning and copying, which the Lexmark CS730de doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark CS730de — 42 ppm vs 27 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwxBuy — $889.00
Lexmark CS730deBuy — $1014.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx or the Lexmark CS730de?
- The Lexmark CS730de — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 24% cheaper per page (1.5¢ vs 2.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx or the Lexmark CS730de?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx is about $125 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Lexmark CS730de worth the higher price?
- It costs about $125 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 25,907 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx and the Lexmark CS730de?
- Device type: Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx multifunction, Lexmark CS730de single-function. Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx print, scan, copy, Lexmark CS730de print. Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx 27 ppm, Lexmark CS730de 42 ppm. Print speed (color): Kyocera ECOSYS MA2600cwx 27 ppm, Lexmark CS730de 42 ppm.