Brother MFC-J1215W vs Canon PIXMA TR8620a
Canon PIXMA TR8620a costs $4 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 169 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J1215W | Canon PIXMA TR8620a |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $455 | $317 |
| After 2 years | $715 | $434 |
| After 3 years | $975 | $552 |
Canon PIXMA TR8620a costs more upfront but 2.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J1215W on total cost after about 169 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J1215W | Canon PIXMA TR8620a |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 6000 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.49 | 7.89 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J1215W
Cheapest to run: Brother LC404BKS INKvestment Standard-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $32.49 · 4.3¢/page · 750pg yield
Canon PIXMA TR8620a
Cheapest to run: Canon CLI-281 Black Ink Tank — $14.70 · 2.0¢/page · 750pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TR8620a — about 55% lower cost per page (2.0¢ vs 4.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J1215W — $4 less to buy — it would take about 169 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Canon PIXMA TR8620a — it adds faxing, which the Brother MFC-J1215W doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J1215WBuy — $195.00
Canon PIXMA TR8620aBuy — $199.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J1215W or the Canon PIXMA TR8620a?
- The Canon PIXMA TR8620a — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 55% cheaper per page (2.0¢ vs 4.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J1215W or the Canon PIXMA TR8620a?
- The Brother MFC-J1215W is about $4 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon PIXMA TR8620a worth the higher price?
- It costs about $4 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 169 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J1215W and the Canon PIXMA TR8620a?
- Functions: Brother MFC-J1215W print, scan, copy, Canon PIXMA TR8620a print, scan, copy, fax. Resolution: Brother MFC-J1215W 6000 x 1200, Canon PIXMA TR8620a 4800 x 1200. Automatic duplex: Brother MFC-J1215W No, Canon PIXMA TR8620a Yes. Ethernet: Brother MFC-J1215W No, Canon PIXMA TR8620a Yes.