Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw vs Lexmark MX431adn
Lexmark MX431adn costs $23 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 808 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw | Lexmark MX431adn |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $702 | $554 |
| After 2 years | $972 | $653 |
| After 3 years | $1,242 | $751 |
Lexmark MX431adn costs more upfront but 2.9¢ less per page. It overtakes Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw on total cost after about 808 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw | Lexmark MX431adn |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 37 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi | Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 8,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) LCD touch panel |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | — | 12.79 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $134.96 · 4.5¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Lexmark MX431adn
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $328.99 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark MX431adn — about 63% lower cost per page (1.6¢ vs 4.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw — $23 less to buy — it would take about 808 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Lexmark MX431adn — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark MX431adn — 42 ppm vs 37 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dwBuy — $432.31
Lexmark MX431adnBuy — $455.36
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw or the Lexmark MX431adn?
- The Lexmark MX431adn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 63% cheaper per page (1.6¢ vs 4.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw or the Lexmark MX431adn?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw is about $23 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Lexmark MX431adn worth the higher price?
- It costs about $23 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 808 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw and the Lexmark MX431adn?
- Device type: Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw single-function, Lexmark MX431adn multifunction. Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw print, Lexmark MX431adn print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw 37 ppm, Lexmark MX431adn 42 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, Lexmark MX431adn Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi.