Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx vs OKI B4600
OKI B4600 is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx | OKI B4600 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $948 | $866 |
| After 2 years | $1,008 | $912 |
| After 3 years | $1,069 | $959 |
OKI B4600 is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx | OKI B4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 42 ppm | 27 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi | 1200 x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 40,000 pages |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $100.78 · 1.0¢/page · 10,000pg yield
OKI B4600
Cheapest to run: OKI B4600 Black High-Yield Toner Cartridge — $53.89 · 0.8¢/page · 7,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: OKI B4600 — about 24% lower cost per page (0.8¢ vs 1.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: OKI B4600 — $67 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the OKI B4600 doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx — 42 ppm vs 27 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfxBuy — $887.33
OKI B4600Buy — $819.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx or the OKI B4600?
- The OKI B4600 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 24% cheaper per page (0.8¢ vs 1.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx or the OKI B4600?
- The OKI B4600 is about $67 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx and the OKI B4600?
- Device type: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx multifunction, OKI B4600 single-function. Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx print, scan, copy, fax, OKI B4600 print. Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx 42 ppm, OKI B4600 27 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4000wfx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, OKI B4600 1200 x 600 dpi.