24 facts in comparison
Xerox C240 vs Xerox C300
This comparison puts the Xerox C240 and Xerox C300 side by side — two printers measured against the same 24-spec sheet, with every meaningful gap scored and explained. On our weighted VS Score the Xerox C300 finishes ahead, 98 to 71 — a decisive result.
The most consequential difference is touchscreen display — the Xerox C300 has it, the Xerox C240 does not. Street prices currently start at $ 339 for the Xerox C240 and $ 448.94 for the Xerox C300. That is a $ 109.94 premium for the Xerox C300 — worth keeping in mind as you read the score gaps below.
Where the Xerox C240 beats the Xerox C300
- A slightly lighter build ?16.3 kg vs 16.6 kg
Where the Xerox C300 beats the Xerox C240
- A higher print speed (black) ?32 ppm vs 26 ppm
- A higher print speed (color) ?32 ppm vs 26 ppm
- A much higher print resolution ?2,400 dpi vs 600 dpi
- A much higher monthly duty cycle ?75,000 pages vs 50,000 pages
- Has touchscreen display ?
Key real-world differences
The spec sheet pulls in both directions. These are the gaps big enough to shape the decision — with the actual figures, and what each one means in real-world use.
- Touchscreen displayDesignNo vs Yes — only the Xerox C300 has it
An onboard touchscreen makes standalone tasks easier.
- Print speed (black)Printing26 ppm vs 32 ppm — 19% more for the Xerox C300
Black-and-white pages per minute; higher is faster.
- Print resolutionPrinting600 dpi vs 2,400 dpi — 4× more for the Xerox C300
A higher dot density produces sharper prints.
Which one should you buy?
There is no single answer — it depends on what you will actually use it for. Match your priority to the pick below.
- Best for printing Xerox C300 takes the category 100 to 44 — driven by print speed (black) (26 ppm vs 32 ppm).
- Best for design Xerox C300 takes the category 63 to 37 — driven by touchscreen display (No vs Yes).
- On a budget Xerox C240 is the cheaper way in at $ 339, and still scores 71 overall.
- The safe all-rounder Xerox C300 wins more of the categories that carry real weight, topping the overall VS Score at 98.
Where each one falls short
Xerox C240
- Touchscreen display: No vs Yes
- Print speed (black): 26 ppm vs 32 ppm
- Print resolution: 600 dpi vs 2,400 dpi
- 1 spec is unreported (shown as Unknown) and excluded from its scores.
Xerox C300
- No major spec weaknesses in this matchup — the gaps that exist are small.
- 1 spec is unreported (shown as Unknown) and excluded from its scores.
What matters to you?
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Score breakdown
Printing
Scanning & copying
Paper handling
Connectivity
Design
Specs last verified September 4, 2026Xerox C240: 23 of 24 specs verified (96%)Xerox C300: 23 of 24 specs verified (96%)Unverified specs show as Unknown — never estimated, never scored
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What reviewers say
The bottom line
The Xerox C300 is the clear winner, scoring 98 to 71 on our VS Score. It leads on Printing and Design.
