Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx vs OKI B731dn
OKI B731dn costs $9 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 633 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx | OKI B731dn |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $479 | $405 |
| After 2 years | $617 | $460 |
| After 3 years | $755 | $515 |
OKI B731dn costs more upfront but 1.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx on total cost after about 633 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx | OKI B731dn |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 37 ppm | 55 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 280,000 pages |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $68.99 · 2.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
OKI B731dn
Cheapest to run: OKI B731dn Black High-Yield Toner Cartridge — $329.60 · 0.9¢/page · 36,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: OKI B731dn — about 60% lower cost per page (0.9¢ vs 2.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx — $9 less to buy — it would take about 633 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: OKI B731dn — 55 ppm vs 37 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wxBuy — $341.24
OKI B731dnBuy — $349.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx or the OKI B731dn?
- The OKI B731dn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 60% cheaper per page (0.9¢ vs 2.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx or the OKI B731dn?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx is about $9 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the OKI B731dn worth the higher price?
- It costs about $9 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 633 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx and the OKI B731dn?
- Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx 37 ppm, OKI B731dn 55 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, OKI B731dn 1200 x 1200 dpi. Wi-Fi: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx Yes, OKI B731dn No. Ethernet: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx No, OKI B731dn Yes.