OKI B731dn vs Xerox B305
OKI B731dn is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | OKI B731dn | Xerox B305 |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $405 | $513 |
| After 2 years | $460 | $628 |
| After 3 years | $515 | $742 |
OKI B731dn is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | OKI B731dn | Xerox B305 |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | single-function | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 55 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 280,000 pages | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 8,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | — |
| Weight (kg) | — | 12.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
OKI B731dn
Cheapest to run: OKI B731dn Black High-Yield Toner Cartridge — $329.69 · 0.9¢/page · 36,000pg yield
Xerox B305
Cheapest to run: Xerox Black High-Capacity Toner Cartridge — $380.85 · 1.9¢/page · 20,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: OKI B731dn — about 52% lower cost per page (0.9¢ vs 1.9¢).
- A lower upfront budget: OKI B731dn — $49 less to buy.
- If you need scanning and copying: Xerox B305 — it adds scanning and copying, which the OKI B731dn doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: OKI B731dn — 55 ppm vs 40 ppm mono.
Where to buy
OKI B731dnBuy — $349.99
Xerox B305Buy — $399.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the OKI B731dn or the Xerox B305?
- The OKI B731dn — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 52% cheaper per page (0.9¢ vs 1.9¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the OKI B731dn or the Xerox B305?
- The OKI B731dn is about $49 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the OKI B731dn and the Xerox B305?
- Device type: OKI B731dn single-function, Xerox B305 multifunction. Functions: OKI B731dn print, Xerox B305 print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): OKI B731dn 55 ppm, Xerox B305 40 ppm. Resolution: OKI B731dn 1200 x 1200 dpi, Xerox B305 600 x 600 dpi, 2400 Image Quality.