Lexmark MS431dw vs Xerox VersaLink B620
Xerox VersaLink B620 costs $50 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 54,128 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Lexmark MS431dw | Xerox VersaLink B620 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $477 | $521 |
| After 2 years | $575 | $614 |
| After 3 years | $673 | $706 |
Xerox VersaLink B620 costs more upfront but 0.1¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark MS431dw on total cost after about 54,128 pages — roughly 109 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Lexmark MS431dw | Xerox VersaLink B620 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | single-function |
| Functions | ||
| Print speed (mono) | 42 ppm | 65 ppm |
| Resolution | Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi Processor type Quad Core |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 80,000 pages | 300,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 8,000 pages/mo | 30,000 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 | 25.4 |
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 VersaLink B620
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $385.00 · 1.5¢/page · 25,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Xerox VersaLink B620 — about 6% lower cost per page (1.5¢ vs 1.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MS431dw — $50 less to buy — it would take about 54,128 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Xerox VersaLink B620 — 65 ppm vs 42 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Lexmark MS431dwBuy — $379.00
Xerox VersaLink B620Buy — $428.96
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Lexmark MS431dw or the Xerox VersaLink B620?
- The Xerox VersaLink B620 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 6% cheaper per page (1.5¢ vs 1.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Lexmark MS431dw or the Xerox VersaLink B620?
- The Lexmark MS431dw is about $50 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Xerox VersaLink B620 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $50 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 54,128 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Lexmark MS431dw and the Xerox VersaLink B620?
- Print speed (mono): Lexmark MS431dw 42 ppm, Xerox VersaLink B620 65 ppm. Resolution: Lexmark MS431dw Black: 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi, Xerox VersaLink B620 1200 x 1200 dpi Processor type Quad Core. Duty cycle (monthly): Lexmark MS431dw 80,000 pages, Xerox VersaLink B620 300,000 pages. Recommended volume: Lexmark MS431dw 8,000 pages/mo, Xerox VersaLink B620 30,000 pages/mo.