Lexmark MS431dw vs Xerox B310
Lexmark MS431dw costs $17 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 2,635 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Lexmark MS431dw | Xerox B310 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $414 | $436 |
| After 2 years | $513 | $573 |
| After 3 years | $611 | $710 |
Lexmark MS431dw costs more upfront but 0.6¢ less per page. It overtakes Xerox B310 on total cost after about 2,635 pages — roughly 6 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Lexmark MS431dw | 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 | Yes | 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 MS431dw
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $327.99 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg 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: Lexmark MS431dw — about 28% lower cost per page (1.6¢ vs 2.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Xerox B310 — $17 less to buy — it would take about 2,635 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Lexmark MS431dwBuy — $315.99
Xerox B310Buy — $299.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Lexmark MS431dw or the Xerox B310?
- The Lexmark MS431dw — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 28% cheaper per page (1.6¢ vs 2.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Lexmark MS431dw or the Xerox B310?
- The Xerox B310 is about $17 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Lexmark MS431dw worth the higher price?
- It costs about $17 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 2,635 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Lexmark MS431dw and the Xerox B310?
- Resolution: Lexmark MS431dw Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi, Xerox B310 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality. Recommended volume: Lexmark MS431dw 8,000 pages/mo, Xerox B310 6,000 pages/mo. Weight (kg): Lexmark MS431dw 9.34, Xerox B310 9.3.