Brother MFC-J1215W vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer costs $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 6,652 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $199.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J1215W | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $450 | $451 |
| After 2 years | $710 | $702 |
| After 3 years | $970 | $953 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 0.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J1215W on total cost after about 6,652 pages — roughly 14 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J1215W | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 12 ppm |
| Resolution | 6000 x 1200 | — |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 33,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.49 | 10.2 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J1215W
Cheapest to run: Brother LC404BKS INKvestment Standard-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $32.49 · 4.3¢/page · 750pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 822XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $46.00 · 4.2¢/page · 1,100pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer — about 3% lower cost per page (4.2¢ vs 4.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J1215W — $10 less to buy — it would take about 6,652 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the Brother MFC-J1215W doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J1215WBuy — $190.00
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $199.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J1215W or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 3% cheaper per page (4.2¢ vs 4.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J1215W or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J1215W is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 6,652 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J1215W and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Brother MFC-J1215W print, scan, copy, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J1215W 2,500 pages, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer 33,000 pages. Automatic duplex: Brother MFC-J1215W No, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer Yes. Ethernet: Brother MFC-J1215W No, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4820 All-in-One Printer Yes.