Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x vs Lexmark MX432adwe
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x | Lexmark MX432adwe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $748 | $849 |
| After 2 years | $787 | $948 |
| After 3 years | $826 | $1,046 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x | Lexmark MX432adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 47 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 300 x 300 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 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 | Yes |
| Display | — | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | — | 13.61 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $81.49 · 0.7¢/page · 12,500pg yield
Lexmark MX432adwe
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: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x — about 60% lower cost per page (0.7¢ vs 1.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x — $42 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Lexmark MX432adwe — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x — 47 ppm vs 42 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500xBuy — $709.00
Lexmark MX432adweBuy — $750.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x or the Lexmark MX432adwe?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 60% cheaper per page (0.7¢ vs 1.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x or the Lexmark MX432adwe?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x is about $42 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x and the Lexmark MX432adwe?
- Device type: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x single-function, Lexmark MX432adwe multifunction. Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x print, Lexmark MX432adwe print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x 47 ppm, Lexmark MX432adwe 42 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, Lexmark MX432adwe Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 300 x 300 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi.