Lexmark CS431dw vs Xerox C235
Lexmark CS431dw is $9 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Specs compared
| Spec | Lexmark CS431dw | 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) | 75,000 pages | 30,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 5,000 pages/mo | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 2.8 inch (7.2 cm) LCD touch panel | — |
| 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 CS431dw
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS/CX431 Black Return Program 6K Print Cartridge — $148.89 · 2.5¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Xerox C235
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Which should you buy?
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CS431dw — $9 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Xerox C235 — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the Lexmark CS431dw doesn't do.
Where to buy
Lexmark CS431dwBuy — $440.99
Xerox C235Buy — $449.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Lexmark CS431dw or the Xerox C235?
- The Lexmark CS431dw is about $9 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Lexmark CS431dw and the Xerox C235?
- Device type: Lexmark CS431dw single-function, Xerox C235 multifunction. Functions: Lexmark CS431dw print, Xerox C235 print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Lexmark CS431dw 26 ppm, Xerox C235 24 ppm. Print speed (color): Lexmark CS431dw 26 ppm, Xerox C235 24 ppm.