Lexmark MS431dw
Score: 90/100
Kyocera PA4000wx
Score: 89/100Rankings
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 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 | | |
|---|---|---|
42 ppmbest | 42 ppmbest | |
2,400 dpibest | 1,200 dpi | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
80,000 pagesbest | 80,000 pagesbest | |
350 pagesbest | 350 pagesbest | |
150 pages | 250 pagesbest | |
12best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.344 kgbest | 14.008 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Print Performance(1) | ||
Print Resolution (dpi) (dpi) | 2400 dpi | 1200 dpi |
Paper Handling(1) | ||
Output Tray Capacity (pages) | 150 pages | 250 pages |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 9.344 kg | 14.008 kg |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Ready) (W) | 4.9 W | 6.0 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
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.
“Fast printing - first page out in under 6 seconds.”
“Easy Wi-Fi setup using the Lexmark Mobile Assistant.”
“Toner lasts a long time - got over 19,000 pages from an extra high-yield cartridge.”
