Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx vs OKI B731dn
OKI B731dn 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 | OKI B731dn |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $492 | $405 |
| After 2 years | $630 | $460 |
| After 3 years | $768 | $515 |
OKI B731dn is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
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 — $329.95 · 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: OKI B731dn — $4 less to buy.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: OKI B731dn — 55 ppm vs 37 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wxBuy — $354.00
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 OKI B731dn is about $4 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- 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.