Lexmark MS431dw vs Xerox B305
Lexmark MS431dw is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Lexmark MS431dw | Xerox B305 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $477 | $515 |
| After 2 years | $575 | $630 |
| After 3 years | $673 | $746 |
Lexmark MS431dw is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Lexmark MS431dw | Xerox B305 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 42 ppm | 40 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 | 8,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 2-line All Points Addressable (APA) monochrome LCD display | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | — |
| Weight (kg) | 9.34 | 12.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Lexmark MS431dw
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $326.46 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Xerox B305
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $385.35 · 1.9¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Lexmark MS431dw — about 15% lower cost per page (1.6¢ vs 1.9¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MS431dw — $20 less to buy.
- If you need scanning and copying: Xerox B305 — it adds scanning and copying, which the Lexmark MS431dw doesn't do.
Where to buy
Lexmark MS431dwBuy — $379.00
Xerox B305Buy — $399.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Lexmark MS431dw or the Xerox B305?
- The Lexmark MS431dw — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 15% cheaper per page (1.6¢ vs 1.9¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Lexmark MS431dw or the Xerox B305?
- The Lexmark MS431dw is about $20 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Lexmark MS431dw and the Xerox B305?
- Device type: Lexmark MS431dw single-function, Xerox B305 multifunction. Functions: Lexmark MS431dw print, Xerox B305 print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Lexmark MS431dw 42 ppm, Xerox B305 40 ppm. Resolution: Lexmark MS431dw Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi, Xerox B305 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality.