Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x vs Lexmark MX522adhe
Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x costs $239 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 29,868 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x | Lexmark MX522adhe |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,457 | $1,266 |
| After 2 years | $1,475 | $1,332 |
| After 3 years | $1,492 | $1,397 |
Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x costs more upfront but 0.8¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark MX522adhe on total cost after about 29,868 pages — roughly 60 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x | Lexmark MX522adhe |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 62 ppm | 46 ppm |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi) |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 120,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 15,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | — | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch (10.9 cm) color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | — | 20.64 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $117.99 · 0.3¢/page · 40,000pg yield
Lexmark MX522adhe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX521, 622, MX522, MS621 Return Program 25K Toner Cartridge — $274.00 · 1.1¢/page · 25,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x — about 73% lower cost per page (0.3¢ vs 1.1¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MX522adhe — $239 less to buy — it would take about 29,868 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Lexmark MX522adhe — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x — 62 ppm vs 46 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000xBuy — $1439.24
Lexmark MX522adheBuy — $1199.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x or the Lexmark MX522adhe?
- The Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 73% cheaper per page (0.3¢ vs 1.1¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x or the Lexmark MX522adhe?
- The Lexmark MX522adhe is about $239 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x worth the higher price?
- It costs about $239 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 29,868 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x and the Lexmark MX522adhe?
- Device type: Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x single-function, Lexmark MX522adhe multifunction. Functions: Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x print, Lexmark MX522adhe print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x 62 ppm, Lexmark MX522adhe 46 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera ECOSYS PA6000x 600 x 600 dpi, Up To Fine 1200 dpi, Lexmark MX522adhe Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi).