Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix vs Lexmark MX522adhe

Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.

Best overall
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix

Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix

Price
$1281.26
Cost per page (mono)
0.6¢/pg
Buy — $1281.26
Lexmark MX522adhe

Lexmark MX522adhe

Price
$1575.99
Cost per page (mono)
1.1¢/pg
Buy — $1575.99

Cost to run

Total cost of ownershipKyocera ECOSYS MA4500ixLexmark 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

SpecKyocera ECOSYS MA4500ixLexmark MX522adhe
Print technologylaserlaser
Color supportmonomono
Device typemultifunctionmultifunction
Functionsprint, scan, copyprint, scan, copy, fax
Print speed (mono)47 ppm46 ppm
Resolution600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpiBlack: 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 duplexYesYes
Automatic document feederYesYes
Display—Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch (10.9 cm) color touch screen
Wi-FiNoNo
EthernetNoNo
USBNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Paper sizesA4, Legal, LetterLetter, 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

Compare with other models

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.