Lexmark MX522adhe vs Xerox VersaLink B625
Lexmark MX522adhe is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Lexmark MX522adhe | Xerox VersaLink B625 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,644 | $2,291 |
| After 2 years | $1,709 | $2,383 |
| After 3 years | $1,774 | $2,476 |
Lexmark MX522adhe is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Lexmark MX522adhe | Xerox VersaLink B625 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 46 ppm | 65 ppm |
| Resolution | Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi) | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 120,000 pages | 300,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 15,000 pages/mo | 30,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | Lexmark e-Task 4.3-inch (10.9 cm) color touch screen | — |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | — |
| Weight (kg) | 20.64 | — |
Cartridges & running cost
Lexmark MX522adhe
Cheapest to run: Lexmark MS/MX521, 622, MX522, MS621 Return Program 25K Toner Cartridge — $271.00 · 1.1¢/page · 25,000pg yield
Xerox VersaLink B625
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: Lexmark MX522adhe — about 30% lower cost per page (1.1¢ vs 1.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Lexmark MX522adhe — $619 less to buy.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Xerox VersaLink B625 — 65 ppm vs 46 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Lexmark MX522adheBuy — $1578.99
Xerox VersaLink B625Buy — $2198.30
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Lexmark MX522adhe or the Xerox VersaLink B625?
- The Lexmark MX522adhe — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 30% cheaper per page (1.1¢ vs 1.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Lexmark MX522adhe or the Xerox VersaLink B625?
- The Lexmark MX522adhe is about $619 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Lexmark MX522adhe and the Xerox VersaLink B625?
- Print speed (mono): Lexmark MX522adhe 46 ppm, Xerox VersaLink B625 65 ppm. Resolution: Lexmark MX522adhe Black: 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 IQ (2400 x 600 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi, 1200 IQ (1200 x 600 dpi), Xerox VersaLink B625 1200 x 1200 dpi. Duty cycle (monthly): Lexmark MX522adhe 120,000 pages, Xerox VersaLink B625 300,000 pages. Recommended volume: Lexmark MX522adhe 15,000 pages/mo, Xerox VersaLink B625 30,000 pages/mo.