Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx vs Lexmark MS431dn
Lexmark MS431dn is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx | Lexmark MS431dn |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $492 | $428 |
| After 2 years | $630 | $527 |
| After 3 years | $768 | $625 |
Lexmark MS431dn is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx | Lexmark MS431dn |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| 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 | No |
| Display | — | 2-line All Points Addressable (APA) monochrome LCD display |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | — | 9.34 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $68.99 · 2.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Lexmark MS431dn
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $327.99 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark MS431dn — about 29% lower cost per page (1.6¢ vs 2.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MS431dn — $24 less to buy.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark MS431dn — 42 ppm vs 37 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wxBuy — $354.00
Lexmark MS431dnBuy — $329.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx or the Lexmark MS431dn?
- The Lexmark MS431dn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 29% cheaper per page (1.6¢ vs 2.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx or the Lexmark MS431dn?
- The Lexmark MS431dn is about $24 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx and the Lexmark MS431dn?
- Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx 37 ppm, Lexmark MS431dn 42 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, Lexmark MS431dn Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi. Wi-Fi: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx Yes, Lexmark MS431dn No. Ethernet: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx No, Lexmark MS431dn Yes.