Epson Expression Premium XP-6100
Score: 89/100
Lexmark MS431dw
Score: 90/100Rankings
The Lexmark MS431dw is a compact monochrome laser printer delivering 42 ppm, automatic duplexing, strong security and ENERGY STAR efficiency, ideal for small workgroups with limited space.
The Epson XP-6100 delivers excellent photo quality and versatile connectivity in a compact design, but its lack of an ADF and higher consumable costs make it better suited for low-volume home use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
15.8 ppm | 42 ppmbest | |
5,760 dpibest | 2,400 dpi | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 80,000 pagesbest | |
100 pages | 350 pagesbest | |
30 pages | 150 pagesbest | |
12best | 12best | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.612 kgbest | 9.344 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Print Technology | Inkjet | Laser |
Print Performance(2) | ||
Print Speed (ppm) (ppm) | 15.8 ppm | 42 ppm |
Print Resolution (dpi) (dpi) | 5760x1440 dpi | 2400 dpi |
Paper Handling(2) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (pages) | 100 pages | 350 pages |
Output Tray Capacity (pages) | 30 pages | 150 pages |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.612 kg | 9.344 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the XP-6100 for its superb photo quality, fast borderless printing, and compact design, while criticizing the absence of an ADF and relatively high consumable cost.
Everyday users love the picture quality, small footprint, and wireless/voice printing, but frequently encounter driver/firmware glitches, notice ink usage during idle maintenance, and miss having an ADF for batch scanning.
“Exceptional photo print quality with five-color ink system”
“Compact footprint ideal for small spaces”
“Automatic duplex printing saves paper”
Professional reviewers consider the MS431dw a solid choice for small offices, emphasizing its speed, low per-page cost and comprehensive security, while noting the fixed memory and lack of a hard drive.
Everyday users appreciate the printer's speed, quick first-page output, straightforward Wi-Fi setup and long-lasting toner, but complain about region-locked cartridges and the inability to add memory.
