Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx vs Xerox VersaLink B625
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 | Xerox VersaLink B625 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,674 | $2,891 |
| After 2 years | $1,697 | $2,983 |
| After 3 years | $1,720 | $3,076 |
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 | Xerox VersaLink B625 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 300,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 30,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $80.69 · 0.4¢/page · 21,000pg yield
Xerox VersaLink B625
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $385.00 · 1.5¢/page · 25,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx — about 75% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 1.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx — $1147 less to buy.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Xerox VersaLink B625 — 65 ppm vs 57 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifxBuy — $1650.88
Xerox VersaLink B625Buy — $2798.30
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx or the Xerox VersaLink B625?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 75% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 1.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx or the Xerox VersaLink B625?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx is about $1147 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx and the Xerox VersaLink B625?
- Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx 57 ppm, Xerox VersaLink B625 65 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, Xerox VersaLink B625 1200 x 1200 dpi. Wi-Fi: Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx No, Xerox VersaLink B625 Yes. Ethernet: Kyocera ECOSYS MA5500ifx No, Xerox VersaLink B625 Yes.