Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx vs Lexmark CX331adwe
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx costs $30 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 184,842 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx | Lexmark CX331adwe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $626 | $597 |
| After 2 years | $831 | $803 |
| After 3 years | $1,037 | $1,010 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx costs more upfront but 0.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark CX331adwe on total cost after about 184,842 pages — roughly 370 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx | Lexmark CX331adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| 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) | — | 50,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 2,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| 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) | — | 19.37 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black High-Yield Toner — $95.99 · 3.4¢/page · 2,800pg yield
Lexmark CX331adwe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS/CX331 Black Return Program 4.5K Print Cartridge — $155.00 · 3.4¢/page · 4,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx — about 0% lower cost per page (3.4¢ vs 3.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CX331adwe — $30 less to buy — it would take about 184,842 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Lexmark CX331adwe — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx doesn't do.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwxBuy — $420.00
Lexmark CX331adweBuy — $390.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx or the Lexmark CX331adwe?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 0% cheaper per page (3.4¢ vs 3.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx or the Lexmark CX331adwe?
- The Lexmark CX331adwe is about $30 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx worth the higher price?
- It costs about $30 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 184,842 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx and the Lexmark CX331adwe?
- Device type: Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx single-function, Lexmark CX331adwe multifunction. Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx print, Lexmark CX331adwe print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm, Lexmark CX331adwe 26 ppm. Print speed (color): Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx 22 ppm, Lexmark CX331adwe 26 ppm.