Lexmark CX725de vs OKI C911dn
OKI C911dn costs $499 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 71,496 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Lexmark CX725de | OKI C911dn |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $3,577 | $4,034 |
| After 2 years | $3,653 | $4,068 |
| After 3 years | $3,730 | $4,103 |
OKI C911dn costs more upfront but 0.7¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark CX725de on total cost after about 71,496 pages — roughly 143 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Lexmark CX725de | OKI C911dn |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 50 ppm | 50 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 50 ppm | 50 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) | 150,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 20,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | Lexmark e-Task 7-inch (17.8 cm) color touch screen | 10.9cm Colour Graphic LCD |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | A3, A4, Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 44.91 | 97.6 |
Cartridges & running cost
Lexmark CX725de
Cheapest to run: Lexmark CX725 Black Return Program 25K Toner Cartridge — $319.22 · 1.3¢/page · 25,000pg yield
OKI C911dn
Cheapest to run: OKI C931dn Black Toner Cartridge — $219.99 · 0.6¢/page · 38,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: OKI C911dn — about 55% lower cost per page (0.6¢ vs 1.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark CX725de — $499 less to buy — it would take about 71,496 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Lexmark CX725de — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the OKI C911dn doesn't do.
Where to buy
Lexmark CX725deBuy — $3499.99
OKI C911dnBuy — $3999.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Lexmark CX725de or the OKI C911dn?
- The OKI C911dn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 55% cheaper per page (0.6¢ vs 1.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Lexmark CX725de or the OKI C911dn?
- The Lexmark CX725de is about $499 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the OKI C911dn worth the higher price?
- It costs about $499 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 71,496 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Lexmark CX725de and the OKI C911dn?
- Device type: Lexmark CX725de multifunction, OKI C911dn single-function. Functions: Lexmark CX725de print, scan, copy, fax, OKI C911dn print. Resolution: Lexmark CX725de Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi) Color: 4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 1200 x 1200 dpi, OKI C911dn 1200 x 1200 dpi. Automatic document feeder: Lexmark CX725de Yes, OKI C911dn No.