Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x vs OKI B4600
Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x costs $28 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 13,570 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x | OKI B4600 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $882 | $866 |
| After 2 years | $916 | $912 |
| After 3 years | $949 | $959 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x costs more upfront but 0.2¢ less per page. It overtakes OKI B4600 on total cost after about 13,570 pages — roughly 28 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x | OKI B4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 52 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 PA5000x
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $86.99 · 0.6¢/page · 15,500pg yield
OKI B4600
Cheapest to run: OKI B4600 Black High-Yield Toner Cartridge — $53.89 · 0.8¢/page · 7,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x — about 27% lower cost per page (0.6¢ vs 0.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: OKI B4600 — $28 less to buy — it would take about 13,570 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x — 52 ppm vs 27 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000xBuy — $848.30
OKI B4600Buy — $819.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x or the OKI B4600?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 27% cheaper per page (0.6¢ vs 0.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x or the OKI B4600?
- The OKI B4600 is about $28 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x worth the higher price?
- It costs about $28 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 13,570 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x and the OKI B4600?
- Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x 52 ppm, OKI B4600 27 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, OKI B4600 1200 x 600 dpi. Automatic duplex: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x Yes, OKI B4600 No. USB: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5000x No, OKI B4600 Yes.