Brother MFC-J1010DW vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer costs $5 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 147 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $169.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J1010DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $624 | $421 |
| After 2 years | $1,084 | $672 |
| After 3 years | $1,543 | $923 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 3.5¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J1010DW on total cost after about 147 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J1010DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 17 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 17 ppm | 12 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 6000 | 4800 x 2400 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 33,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 7.44 | 11.9 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J1010DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC401XLBKS High-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $38.29 · 7.7¢/page · 500pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 822XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $46.00 · 4.2¢/page · 1,100pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer — about 45% lower cost per page (4.2¢ vs 7.7¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J1010DW — $5 less to buy — it would take about 147 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer — 25 ppm vs 17 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J1010DWBuy — $164.89
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $169.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J1010DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 45% cheaper per page (4.2¢ vs 7.7¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J1010DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J1010DW is about $5 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $5 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 147 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J1010DW and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J1010DW 17 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J1010DW 17 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 12 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J1010DW 1200 x 6000, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J1010DW 2,500 pages, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 33,000 pages.