Lexmark MX432adwe vs OKI B4600
OKI B4600 costs $69 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 8,485 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Lexmark MX432adwe | OKI B4600 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $849 | $870 |
| After 2 years | $948 | $919 |
| After 3 years | $1,046 | $969 |
OKI B4600 costs more upfront but 0.8¢ less per page. It overtakes Lexmark MX432adwe on total cost after about 8,485 pages — roughly 17 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Lexmark MX432adwe | OKI B4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 42 ppm | 27 ppm |
| Resolution | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 300 x 300 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 600 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 80,000 pages | 40,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 8,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch color touch screen | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 13.61 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Lexmark MX432adwe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX431, MX432 Return Program 20K Toner Cartridge — $327.99 · 1.6¢/page · 20,000pg yield
OKI B4600
Cheapest to run: OKI B4600 Black High-Yield Toner Cartridge — $57.87 · 0.8¢/page · 7,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: OKI B4600 — about 50% lower cost per page (0.8¢ vs 1.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MX432adwe — $69 less to buy — it would take about 8,485 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Lexmark MX432adwe — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the OKI B4600 doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Lexmark MX432adwe — 42 ppm vs 27 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Lexmark MX432adweBuy — $750.99
OKI B4600Buy — $819.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Lexmark MX432adwe or the OKI B4600?
- The OKI B4600 — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 50% cheaper per page (0.8¢ vs 1.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Lexmark MX432adwe or the OKI B4600?
- The Lexmark MX432adwe is about $69 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the OKI B4600 worth the higher price?
- It costs about $69 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 8,485 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Lexmark MX432adwe and the OKI B4600?
- Device type: Lexmark MX432adwe multifunction, OKI B4600 single-function. Functions: Lexmark MX432adwe print, scan, copy, fax, OKI B4600 print. Print speed (mono): Lexmark MX432adwe 42 ppm, OKI B4600 27 ppm. Resolution: Lexmark MX432adwe Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 300 x 300 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi, OKI B4600 1200 x 600 dpi.