Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x vs OKI B4600
Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x costs $163 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 37,365 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x | OKI B4600 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,006 | $870 |
| After 2 years | $1,030 | $919 |
| After 3 years | $1,053 | $969 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x costs more upfront but 0.4¢ less per page. It overtakes OKI B4600 on total cost after about 37,365 pages — roughly 75 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x | OKI B4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 57 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 PA5500x
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $82.00 · 0.4¢/page · 21,000pg 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 PA5500x — about 53% lower cost per page (0.4¢ vs 0.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: OKI B4600 — $163 less to buy — it would take about 37,365 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x — 57 ppm vs 27 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500xBuy — $982.99
OKI B4600Buy — $819.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x or the OKI B4600?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 53% cheaper per page (0.4¢ vs 0.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x or the OKI B4600?
- The OKI B4600 is about $163 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x worth the higher price?
- It costs about $163 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 37,365 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x and the OKI B4600?
- Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x 57 ppm, OKI B4600 27 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, OKI B4600 1200 x 600 dpi. Automatic duplex: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x Yes, OKI B4600 No. USB: Kyocera ECOSYS PA5500x No, OKI B4600 Yes.