Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x vs OKI B4600
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 | OKI B4600 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $748 | $870 |
| After 2 years | $787 | $919 |
| After 3 years | $826 | $969 |
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 | OKI B4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 47 ppm | 27 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi | 1200 x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 40,000 pages |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $81.49 · 0.7¢/page · 12,500pg yield
OKI B4600
Cheapest to run: OKI B4600 Black High-Yield Toner Cartridge — $57.87 · 0.8¢/page · 7,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x — about 21% lower cost per page (0.7¢ vs 0.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x — $111 less to buy.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x — 47 ppm vs 27 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500xBuy — $709.00
OKI B4600Buy — $819.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x or the OKI B4600?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 21% cheaper per page (0.7¢ vs 0.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x or the OKI B4600?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x is about $111 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x and the OKI B4600?
- Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x 47 ppm, OKI B4600 27 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, OKI B4600 1200 x 600 dpi. Automatic duplex: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x Yes, OKI B4600 No. USB: Kyocera ECOSYS PA4500x No, OKI B4600 Yes.