Lexmark MS331dn
Score: 95/100
Kyocera PA4000wx
Score: 89/100Rankings
The Lexmark MS331dn is a compact, network-ready monochrome laser printer delivering 40 ppm speed, automatic duplex, and strong security for small workgroups. It lacks wireless connectivity and expandable memory but offers a durable steel chassis and low operating costs.
The Kyocera ECOSYS PA4000wx delivers high-speed monochrome laser printing with strong security, low power use and a solid paper-handling capacity, making it a good fit for small-to-mid-size workgroups. Its main drawbacks are limited memory, lack of an ADF and reliance on an optional SD card for advanced features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
40 ppm | 42 ppmbest | |
2,400 dpibest | 1,200 dpi | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 80,000 pagesbest | |
350 pagesbest | 350 pagesbest | |
150 pages | 250 pagesbest | |
12best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.5 kgbest | 14.008 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Print Performance(2) | ||
Print Speed (ppm) (ppm) | 40 ppm | 42 ppm |
Print Resolution (dpi) (dpi) | 2400 dpi | 1200 dpi |
Paper Handling(1) | ||
Output Tray Capacity (pages) | 150 pages | 250 pages |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 9.5 kg | 14.008 kg |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Ready) (W) | 5.5 W | 6.0 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the MS331dn as a workhorse for small offices, highlighting its enterprise-grade security, durable steel frame with a lifetime fuser, and solid Ethernet connectivity.
Everyday users appreciate the printer's speed, quick first-page out time, low cost per page and dependable build, but commonly express frustration over the missing Wi-Fi, limited on-board memory and the basic two-line display.
Professional reviewers commend the PA4000wx for its dependable high-speed output, low power usage, and comprehensive security suite, positioning it as a solid workgroup printer.
Everyday users appreciate the printer's speed, low cost per page, quiet operation, and wireless flexibility, while repeatedly mentioning the limitation of non-expandable memory, the absence of an ADF, and the need for an SD card to unlock advanced features.
