Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix vs Lexmark MX532adwe
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix costs $196 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 775 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix | Lexmark MX532adwe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,310 | $2,634 |
| After 2 years | $1,351 | $4,194 |
| After 3 years | $1,391 | $5,754 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix costs more upfront but 25.3¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark MX532adwe on total cost after about 775 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix | Lexmark MX532adwe |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | — | 21.23 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $84.15 · 0.7¢/page · 12,500pg yield
Lexmark MX532adwe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS531, 631, 632, MX532, 632 Return Program 5K Toner Cartridge — $1299.99 · 26.0¢/page · 5,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix — about 97% lower cost per page (0.7¢ vs 26.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MX532adwe — $196 less to buy — it would take about 775 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Lexmark MX532adwe — it adds faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix doesn't do.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ixBuy — $1269.95
Lexmark MX532adweBuy — $1073.71
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix or the Lexmark MX532adwe?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 97% cheaper per page (0.7¢ vs 26.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix or the Lexmark MX532adwe?
- The Lexmark MX532adwe is about $196 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix worth the higher price?
- It costs about $196 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 775 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix and the Lexmark MX532adwe?
- Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix print, scan, copy, Lexmark MX532adwe print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix 47 ppm, Lexmark MX532adwe 46 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, Lexmark MX532adwe Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi). Wi-Fi: Kyocera ECOSYS MA4500ix No, Lexmark MX532adwe Yes.