Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx vs Xerox B305
Xerox B305 costs $46 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 312,911 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx | Xerox B305 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $492 | $537 |
| After 2 years | $630 | $674 |
| After 3 years | $768 | $811 |
Xerox B305 costs more upfront but 0.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx on total cost after about 312,911 pages — roughly 626 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx | Xerox B305 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 37 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 8,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | — |
| Weight (kg) | — | 12.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $68.99 · 2.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Xerox B305
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $456.99 · 2.3¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Xerox B305 — about 1% lower cost per page (2.3¢ vs 2.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx — $46 less to buy — it would take about 312,911 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning and copying: Xerox B305 — it adds scanning and copying, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx doesn't do.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wxBuy — $354.00
Xerox B305Buy — $400.05
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx or the Xerox B305?
- The Xerox B305 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 1% cheaper per page (2.3¢ vs 2.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx or the Xerox B305?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx is about $46 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Xerox B305 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $46 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 312,911 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx and the Xerox B305?
- Device type: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx single-function, Xerox B305 multifunction. Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx print, Xerox B305 print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx 37 ppm, Xerox B305 40 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS PA3500wx 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, Xerox B305 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality.