Lexmark MS431dn vs Xerox B310
Lexmark MS431dn is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Lexmark MS431dn | Xerox B310 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $426 | $494 |
| After 2 years | $522 | $608 |
| After 3 years | $618 | $723 |
Lexmark MS431dn is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Lexmark MS431dn | Xerox B310 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 42 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) | 80,000 pages | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 8,000 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 MS431dn
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $320.00 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Xerox B310
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $380.76 · 1.9¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark MS431dn — about 16% lower cost per page (1.6¢ vs 1.9¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MS431dn — $50 less to buy.
Where to buy
Lexmark MS431dnBuy — $329.99
Xerox B310Buy — $379.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Lexmark MS431dn or the Xerox B310?
- The Lexmark MS431dn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 16% cheaper per page (1.6¢ vs 1.9¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Lexmark MS431dn or the Xerox B310?
- The Lexmark MS431dn is about $50 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Lexmark MS431dn and the Xerox B310?
- Resolution: Lexmark MS431dn Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi, Xerox B310 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality. Recommended volume: Lexmark MS431dn 8,000 pages/mo, Xerox B310 6,000 pages/mo. Wi-Fi: Lexmark MS431dn No, Xerox B310 Yes. Weight (kg): Lexmark MS431dn 9.34, Xerox B310 9.3.