Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx vs Lexmark MX522adhe
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx costs $213 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 47,942 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx | Lexmark MX522adhe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,452 | $1,266 |
| After 2 years | $1,491 | $1,332 |
| After 3 years | $1,530 | $1,397 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx costs more upfront but 0.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark MX522adhe on total cost after about 47,942 pages — roughly 96 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx | Lexmark MX522adhe |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 47 ppm | 46 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 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 4.3-inch (10.9 cm) 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) | — | 20.64 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $81.49 · 0.7¢/page · 12,500pg yield
Lexmark MX522adhe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX521, 622, MX522, MS621 Return Program 25K Toner Cartridge — $274.00 · 1.1¢/page · 25,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx — about 41% lower cost per page (0.7¢ vs 1.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MX522adhe — $213 less to buy — it would take about 47,942 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifxBuy — $1412.89
Lexmark MX522adheBuy — $1199.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx or the Lexmark MX522adhe?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 41% cheaper per page (0.7¢ vs 1.1¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx or the Lexmark MX522adhe?
- The Lexmark MX522adhe is about $213 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $213 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 47,942 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx and the Lexmark MX522adhe?
- Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx 47 ppm, Lexmark MX522adhe 46 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, Lexmark MX522adhe Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi). Paper sizes: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ifx A4, Legal, Letter, Lexmark MX522adhe Letter, Legal, A4.