Brother MFC-J1010DW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer

HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.

Brother MFC-J1010DW

Brother MFC-J1010DW

Price
$164.89
Cost per page (mono)
7.7¢/pg
Buy — $164.89
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HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer

HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer

Price
$159.99
Cost per page (mono)
7.3¢/pg
Buy — $159.99

Cost to run

Total cost of ownershipBrother MFC-J1010DWHP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer
After 1 year$624$597
After 2 years$1,084$1,035
After 3 years$1,543$1,472

HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.

Specs compared

SpecBrother MFC-J1010DWHP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer
Print technologyinkjetinkjet
Color supportcolorcolor
Device typemultifunctionmultifunction
Functionsprint, scan, copy, faxprint, scan, copy, fax
Print speed (mono)17 ppm20 ppm
Print speed (color)17 ppm10 ppm
Resolution1200 x 60001200 x 1200
Duty cycle (monthly)2,500 pages20,000 pages
Recommended volume1,000 pages/mo800 pages/mo
Automatic duplexYesYes
Automatic document feederYesYes
Display2.7-inch (6.86 cm) Capacitive Touchscreen CGD (Color Graphic Display)
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetNoYes
USBYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Paper sizesLetter, Legal, A4, PhotoLetter, Legal, Photo
Weight (kg)7.447.98

Cartridges & running cost

Brother MFC-J1010DW

Cheapest to run: Brother LC401XLBKS High-yield Black Ink Cartridge$38.29 · 7.7¢/page · 500pg yield

HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer

Cheapest to run: HP 923e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge$72.89 · 7.3¢/page · 1,000pg yield

Which should you buy?

  • High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printerabout 5% lower cost per page (7.3¢ vs 7.7¢).
  • A lower upfront budget: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer$5 less to buy.

Where to buy

Brother MFC-J1010DWBuy — $164.89
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $159.99

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J1010DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 5% cheaper per page (7.3¢ vs 7.7¢ mono).
Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J1010DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 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 HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer?
Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J1010DW 17 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J1010DW 17 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J1010DW 1200 x 6000, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J1010DW 2,500 pages, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135 All-in-One Printer 20,000 pages.