Lexmark MS331dn vs Xerox B310
Xerox B310 costs $30 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 2,470 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Lexmark MS331dn | Xerox B310 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $479 | $436 |
| After 2 years | $689 | $573 |
| After 3 years | $899 | $710 |
Xerox B310 costs more upfront but 1.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark MS331dn on total cost after about 2,470 pages — roughly 5 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Lexmark MS331dn | Xerox B310 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 40 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 50,000 pages | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 5,000 pages/mo | 6,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | No |
| Display | 2-line All Points Addressable (APA) monochrome LCD display | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | — |
| Weight (kg) | 9.34 | 9.3 |
Cartridges & running cost
Lexmark MS331dn
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX331, 431, MX432 Return Program 3K Toner Cartridge — $104.99 · 3.5¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Xerox B310
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $456.99 · 2.3¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Xerox B310 — about 35% lower cost per page (2.3¢ vs 3.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MS331dn — $30 less to buy — it would take about 2,470 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Lexmark MS331dnBuy — $269.00
Xerox B310Buy — $299.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Lexmark MS331dn or the Xerox B310?
- The Xerox B310 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 35% cheaper per page (2.3¢ vs 3.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Lexmark MS331dn or the Xerox B310?
- The Lexmark MS331dn is about $30 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Xerox B310 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $30 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 2,470 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Lexmark MS331dn and the Xerox B310?
- Print speed (mono): Lexmark MS331dn 40 ppm, Xerox B310 42 ppm. Resolution: Lexmark MS331dn Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi, Xerox B310 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality. Duty cycle (monthly): Lexmark MS331dn 50,000 pages, Xerox B310 80,000 pages. Recommended volume: Lexmark MS331dn 5,000 pages/mo, Xerox B310 6,000 pages/mo.