Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x vs Lexmark MX432adwe
Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x costs $97 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 9,486 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x | Lexmark MX432adwe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $883 | $847 |
| After 2 years | $917 | $943 |
| After 3 years | $952 | $1,039 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x costs more upfront but 1.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark MX432adwe on total cost after about 9,486 pages — roughly 19 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x | Lexmark MX432adwe |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 52 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 PA5000x
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $88.99 · 0.6¢/page · 15,500pg yield
Lexmark MX432adwe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $320.00 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x — about 64% lower cost per page (0.6¢ vs 1.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MX432adwe — $97 less to buy — it would take about 9,486 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Lexmark MX432adwe — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x — 52 ppm vs 42 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000xBuy — $848.30
Lexmark MX432adweBuy — $750.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x or the Lexmark MX432adwe?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 64% cheaper per page (0.6¢ vs 1.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x or the Lexmark MX432adwe?
- The Lexmark MX432adwe is about $97 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x worth the higher price?
- It costs about $97 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 9,486 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x and the Lexmark MX432adwe?
- Device type: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x single-function, Lexmark MX432adwe multifunction. Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x print, Lexmark MX432adwe print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x 52 ppm, Lexmark MX432adwe 42 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x 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.