Lexmark CS730de vs Xerox VersaLink C620
Lexmark CS730de costs $15 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 4,953 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Lexmark CS730de | Xerox VersaLink C620 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,104 | $1,107 |
| After 2 years | $1,193 | $1,214 |
| After 3 years | $1,283 | $1,322 |
Lexmark CS730de costs more upfront but 0.3¢ less per page. It overtakes Xerox VersaLink C620 on total cost after about 4,953 pages — roughly 10 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Lexmark CS730de | Xerox VersaLink C620 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 42 ppm | 52 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 42 ppm | 52 ppm |
| Resolution | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 120,000 pages | 150,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 15,000 pages/mo | 20,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch color touch screen | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | — |
| Weight (kg) | 32 | 32 |
Cartridges & running cost
Lexmark CS730de
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CS730, 735, CX730 Black Return Program 22K Toner Cartridge — $328.27 · 1.5¢/page · 22,000pg yield
Xerox VersaLink C620
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $359.00 · 1.8¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark CS730de — about 17% lower cost per page (1.5¢ vs 1.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Xerox VersaLink C620 — $15 less to buy — it would take about 4,953 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Xerox VersaLink C620 — 52 ppm vs 42 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Lexmark CS730deBuy — $1014.00
Xerox VersaLink C620Check price
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Lexmark CS730de or the Xerox VersaLink C620?
- The Lexmark CS730de — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 17% cheaper per page (1.5¢ vs 1.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Lexmark CS730de or the Xerox VersaLink C620?
- The Xerox VersaLink C620 is about $15 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Lexmark CS730de worth the higher price?
- It costs about $15 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 4,953 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Lexmark CS730de and the Xerox VersaLink C620?
- Print speed (mono): Lexmark CS730de 42 ppm, Xerox VersaLink C620 52 ppm. Print speed (color): Lexmark CS730de 42 ppm, Xerox VersaLink C620 52 ppm. Resolution: Lexmark CS730de Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi, Xerox VersaLink C620 1200 x 1200 dpi. Duty cycle (monthly): Lexmark CS730de 120,000 pages, Xerox VersaLink C620 150,000 pages.