Brother MFC-J1010DW vs Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $159.97
- Cost per page (mono)
- 7.0¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J1010DW | Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $624 | $580 |
| After 2 years | $1,084 | $1,000 |
| After 3 years | $1,543 | $1,420 |
Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J1010DW | Epson WorkForce WF-2860 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 | 14 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 17 ppm | 7.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 6000 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch color LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 7.44 | 6.4 |
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 WF-2860 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 202XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $38.49 · 7.0¢/page · 550pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer — about 9% lower cost per page (7.0¢ vs 7.7¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer — $5 less to buy.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J1010DWBuy — $164.89
Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $159.97
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J1010DW or the Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 9% cheaper per page (7.0¢ vs 7.7¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J1010DW or the Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer is about $5 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J1010DW and the Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J1010DW 17 ppm, Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer 14 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J1010DW 17 ppm, Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer 7.5 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J1010DW 1200 x 6000, Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 1200. Automatic duplex: Brother MFC-J1010DW Yes, Epson WorkForce WF-2860 All-in-One Printer No.