Lexmark CS331dw vs Xerox C235
Lexmark CS331dw is $14 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Specs compared
| Spec | Lexmark CS331dw | Xerox C235 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 26 ppm | 24 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 26 ppm | 24 ppm |
| Resolution | Black: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) | 600 x 600 dpi, 4800 Color Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | 30,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 2-line All Points Addressable (APA) monochrome LCD display | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | — |
| Weight (kg) | 16.1 | 19.4 |
Cartridges & running cost
Lexmark CS331dw
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS/CX331 Black Return Program 4.5K Print Cartridge — $155.00 · 3.4¢/page · 4,500pg yield
Xerox C235
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Which should you buy?
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CS331dw — $14 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Xerox C235 — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Lexmark CS331dw doesn't do.
Where to buy
Lexmark CS331dwBuy — $296.00
Xerox C235Buy — $309.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Lexmark CS331dw or the Xerox C235?
- The Lexmark CS331dw is about $14 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Lexmark CS331dw and the Xerox C235?
- Device type: Lexmark CS331dw single-function, Xerox C235 multifunction. Functions: Lexmark CS331dw print, Xerox C235 print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Lexmark CS331dw 26 ppm, Xerox C235 24 ppm. Print speed (color): Lexmark CS331dw 26 ppm, Xerox C235 24 ppm.