Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci vs Lexmark CX730de
Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci costs $601 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 50,405 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci | Lexmark CX730de |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $3,118 | $2,589 |
| After 2 years | $3,136 | $2,678 |
| After 3 years | $3,154 | $2,768 |
Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci costs more upfront but 1.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark CX730de on total cost after about 50,405 pages — roughly 101 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci | Lexmark CX730de |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 47 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 47 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 9600 dpi x 600 dpi, 600 dpi x 600 dpi | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | — | 120,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 15,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | Lexmark e-Task 7-inch (17.8 cm) color touch screen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | — | 39 |
Cartridges & running cost
Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci
Cheapest to run: Kyocera Black Toner — $60.00 · 0.3¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Lexmark CX730de
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS730, 735, CX730 Black Return Program 22K Toner Cartridge — $328.27 · 1.5¢/page · 22,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci — about 80% lower cost per page (0.3¢ vs 1.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CX730de — $601 less to buy — it would take about 50,405 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci — it adds faxing, which the Lexmark CX730de doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci — 47 ppm vs 42 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ciBuy — $3099.89
Lexmark CX730deBuy — $2499.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci or the Lexmark CX730de?
- The Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 80% cheaper per page (0.3¢ vs 1.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci or the Lexmark CX730de?
- The Lexmark CX730de is about $601 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci worth the higher price?
- It costs about $601 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 50,405 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci and the Lexmark CX730de?
- Functions: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci print, scan, copy, fax, Lexmark CX730de print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci 47 ppm, Lexmark CX730de 42 ppm. Print speed (color): Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci 47 ppm, Lexmark CX730de 42 ppm. Resolution: Kyocera TASKalfa MA4500ci 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 9600 dpi x 600 dpi, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, Lexmark CX730de Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi.