Brother MFC-J1010DW vs HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer
Brother MFC-J1010DW costs $5 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 178 pages.
Lower price
HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $159.89
- Cost per page (mono)
- 10.5¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J1010DW | HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $624 | $789 |
| After 2 years | $1,084 | $1,418 |
| After 3 years | $1,543 | $2,047 |
Brother MFC-J1010DW costs more upfront but 2.8¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 178 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J1010DW | HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 17 ppm | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 17 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 6000 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 1,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | 400 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch Diagonal Color Capacitive Touchscreen, articulating |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 7.44 | 8.12 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J1010DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC401XLBKS High-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $38.29 · 7.7¢/page · 500pg yield
HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 64XL Black Original Ink Cartridge — $62.89 · 10.5¢/page · 600pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-J1010DW — about 27% lower cost per page (7.7¢ vs 10.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer — $5 less to buy — it would take about 178 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Brother MFC-J1010DW — it adds faxing, which the HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J1010DWBuy — $164.89
HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $159.89
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J1010DW or the HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J1010DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 27% cheaper per page (7.7¢ vs 10.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J1010DW or the HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer is about $5 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-J1010DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $5 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 178 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J1010DW and the HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Brother MFC-J1010DW print, scan, copy, fax, HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J1010DW 17 ppm, HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer 15 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J1010DW 17 ppm, HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J1010DW 1200 x 6000, HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.