Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw vs Xerox B305
Xerox B305 is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw | Xerox B305 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $702 | $516 |
| After 2 years | $972 | $634 |
| After 3 years | $1,242 | $751 |
Xerox B305 is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw | Xerox B305 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 37 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 8,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | — |
| Weight (kg) | — | 12.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $134.96 · 4.5¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Xerox B305
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $391.03 · 2.0¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Xerox B305 — about 57% lower cost per page (2.0¢ vs 4.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Xerox B305 — $33 less to buy.
- If you need scanning and copying: Xerox B305 — it adds scanning and copying, which the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw doesn't do.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dwBuy — $432.31
Xerox B305Buy — $399.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw or the Xerox B305?
- The Xerox B305 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 57% cheaper per page (2.0¢ vs 4.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw or the Xerox B305?
- The Xerox B305 is about $33 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw and the Xerox B305?
- Device type: Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw single-function, Xerox B305 multifunction. Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw print, Xerox B305 print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw 37 ppm, Xerox B305 40 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dw 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, Xerox B305 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality.