Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx vs Lexmark MX721ade
Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx | Lexmark MX721ade |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,674 | $2,339 |
| After 2 years | $1,697 | $2,378 |
| After 3 years | $1,720 | $2,418 |
Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx | Lexmark MX721ade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 65 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 300 x 300 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 300,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 75,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | Lexmark e-Task 7-inch (17.8 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) | — | 44.09 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $80.69 · 0.4¢/page · 21,000pg yield
Lexmark MX721ade
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS823, 825, MX822, MS/MX725, 826 Return Program 35K Toner Cartridge — $230.50 · 0.7¢/page · 35,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx — about 42% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 0.7¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx — $648 less to buy.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark MX721ade — 65 ppm vs 57 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifxBuy — $1650.88
Lexmark MX721adeBuy — $2299.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx or the Lexmark MX721ade?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 42% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 0.7¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx or the Lexmark MX721ade?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx is about $648 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx and the Lexmark MX721ade?
- Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx 57 ppm, Lexmark MX721ade 65 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, Lexmark MX721ade Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 300 x 300 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi). Paper sizes: Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx A4, Legal, Letter, Lexmark MX721ade Letter, Legal, A4.