Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx vs Lexmark CS431dw
Lexmark CS431dw is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx | Lexmark CS431dw |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $626 | $529 |
| After 2 years | $831 | $678 |
| After 3 years | $1,037 | $827 |
Lexmark CS431dw is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx | Lexmark CS431dw |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 22 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 22 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Resolution | 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed) | Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 75,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 5,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | — | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) LCD touch panel |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | — | 16.1 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black High-Yield Toner — $95.98 · 3.4¢/page · 2,800pg yield
Lexmark CS431dw
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS/CX431 Black Return Program 6K Print Cartridge — $148.89 · 2.5¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark CS431dw — about 28% lower cost per page (2.5¢ vs 3.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CS431dw — $40 less to buy.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwxBuy — $420.00
Lexmark CS431dwBuy — $379.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx or the Lexmark CS431dw?
- The Lexmark CS431dw — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 28% cheaper per page (2.5¢ vs 3.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx or the Lexmark CS431dw?
- The Lexmark CS431dw is about $40 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx and the Lexmark CS431dw?
- Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm, Lexmark CS431dw 26 ppm. Print speed (color): Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm, Lexmark CS431dw 26 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 600x600 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi (At reduced speed), Lexmark CS431dw Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi). Wi-Fi: Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx No, Lexmark CS431dw Yes.