Choosing between two all-in-one printers that both copy, scan, fax, and print can come down to a single question: do you need color on a budget, or heavy monochrome from a laser? The HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw and the Lexmark MX611dhe are two office workhorses with different strengths. Here's how to pick.
Quick Verdict
If you want the lower listed price and color prints, the HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw is the straightforward pick. If your daily reality is stacks of black-and-white documents and you want a laser with serious paper-handling capacity, the Lexmark MX611dhe is the better long-term investment.
Comparison Table
| Feature | HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw | Lexmark MX611dhe |
|---|---|---|
| Listed Price | $239.99 | $499.99 |
| Print Technology | Color PageWide | Mono laser |
| Print Speed | Up to 70 ppm (general office) | 38 ppm black |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, Ethernet, USB | Ethernet, USB 2.0 |
| Key Functions | Print, scan, copy, fax, duplex, ADF | Print, scan, copy, fax, duplex, ADF |
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Where Each Product Wins
HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw
- Brings color printing to the table and carries the lower listed price.
- Offers a full set of wireless and mobile connectivity options.
- Its PageWide technology delivers fast general-office print speeds.
Lexmark MX611dhe
- Laser output for sharp black text and a high monthly duty cycle.
- Expandable paper handling that grows with a busy print room.
- A 50-sheet automatic document feeder for batch jobs.
Product Notes
HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw
The HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw is the buy for a team that wants color printing without a big equipment check. It prints up to 70 pages per minute in general-office use and lets people send jobs over Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or NFC, so mobile printing is simple. The automatic document feeder and duplex printing handle routine scanning and copying without much babysitting. At its listed price, it's the more approachable option for a smaller budget. The tradeoff is that this is a PageWide color machine, not a mono laser; if your shop prints mostly black text and needs laser efficiency, this isn't the right engine. It's a strong fit for mixed-color workgroups, but not for a dedicated monochrome print room.
Lexmark MX611dhe
The Lexmark MX611dhe is built for high-volume black-and-white work. It prints at 38 ppm and comes with a 150,000-page monthly duty cycle, a 50-sheet automatic document feeder, and a 650-sheet paper capacity that expands to 2,300 sheets. The 7-inch color touchscreen makes navigation easy, and Ethernet plus USB 2.0 connectivity keeps it firmly on a wired network. The downside is that it's a monochrome-only machine with no wireless option, so if your team needs color prints or wants to print from phones over Wi-Fi, this isn't the one. It's also the higher-priced of the pair, so you'll pay more upfront for that heavy-duty laser performance.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the HP PageWide Pro MFP 577dw when color documents matter, you want the lower upfront cost, and your team prints over Wi-Fi. Choose the Lexmark MX611dhe when your office runs on monochrome, needs a laser engine, and demands high-volume paper handling with a scanner feeder that can keep up.
