Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix vs Lexmark MX522adhe
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix | Lexmark MX522adhe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,320 | $1,643 |
| After 2 years | $1,359 | $1,709 |
| After 3 years | $1,398 | $1,776 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix | Lexmark MX522adhe |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | 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 MA4500ix
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $80.99 · 0.6¢/page · 12,500pg yield
Lexmark MX522adhe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX521, 622, MX522, MS621 Return Program 25K Toner Cartridge — $277.43 · 1.1¢/page · 25,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix — about 42% lower cost per page (0.6¢ vs 1.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix — $295 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Lexmark MX522adhe — it adds faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix doesn't do.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ixBuy — $1281.26
Lexmark MX522adheBuy — $1575.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix or the Lexmark MX522adhe?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 42% cheaper per page (0.6¢ vs 1.1¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix or the Lexmark MX522adhe?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix is about $295 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix and the Lexmark MX522adhe?
- Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix print, scan, copy, Lexmark MX522adhe print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix 47 ppm, Lexmark MX522adhe 46 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix 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 MA4500ix A4, Legal, Letter, Lexmark MX522adhe Letter, Legal, A4.