Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx vs Lexmark MX522adhe
Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx costs $455 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 64,541 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx | Lexmark MX522adhe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,679 | $1,266 |
| After 2 years | $1,702 | $1,332 |
| After 3 years | $1,726 | $1,397 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx costs more upfront but 0.7¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark MX522adhe on total cost after about 64,541 pages — roughly 130 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx | 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) | 57 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 MA5500ifx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $82.00 · 0.4¢/page · 21,000pg 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 MA5500ifx — about 64% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 1.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MX522adhe — $455 less to buy — it would take about 64,541 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx — 57 ppm vs 46 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifxBuy — $1655.34
Lexmark MX522adheBuy — $1199.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx or the Lexmark MX522adhe?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 64% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 1.1¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx or the Lexmark MX522adhe?
- The Lexmark MX522adhe is about $455 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $455 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 64,541 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx and the Lexmark MX522adhe?
- Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx 57 ppm, Lexmark MX522adhe 46 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx 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 MA5500ifx A4, Legal, Letter, Lexmark MX522adhe Letter, Legal, A4.