Brother MFC-J1010DW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer
HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer costs $5 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 91 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J1010DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $624 | $290 |
| After 2 years | $1,084 | $409 |
| After 3 years | $1,543 | $529 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer costs more upfront but 5.7¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J1010DW on total cost after about 91 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J1010DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 17 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 17 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 6000 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 25,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch (6.86 cm) Capacitive Touchscreen CGD (Color Graphic Display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 7.44 | 6.15 |
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 9110b Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 937e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge — $49.89 · 2.0¢/page · 2,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer — about 74% lower cost per page (2.0¢ vs 7.7¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J1010DW — $5 less to buy — it would take about 91 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-J1010DW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer — 22 ppm vs 17 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J1010DWBuy — $164.89
HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b PrinterBuy — $169.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J1010DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 74% cheaper per page (2.0¢ vs 7.7¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J1010DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J1010DW is about $5 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $5 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 91 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J1010DW and the HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer?
- Device type: Brother MFC-J1010DW multifunction, HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-J1010DW print, scan, copy, fax, HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J1010DW 17 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J1010DW 17 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer 18 ppm.