Brother MFC-J1215W vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e
Brother MFC-J1215W costs $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 339 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J1215W | HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $450 | $617 |
| After 2 years | $710 | $1,055 |
| After 3 years | $970 | $1,492 |
Brother MFC-J1215W costs more upfront but 3.0¢ less per page. It overtakes HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e on total cost after about 339 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J1215W | HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 6000 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 20,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | No | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch touchscreen control panel with CGD (color graphic display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.49 | 8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J1215W
Cheapest to run: Brother LC404BKS INKvestment Standard-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $32.49 · 4.3¢/page · 750pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e
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: Brother MFC-J1215W — about 41% lower cost per page (4.3¢ vs 7.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e — $10 less to buy — it would take about 339 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J1215WBuy — $190.00
HP OfficeJet Pro 8125eBuy — $179.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J1215W or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e?
- The Brother MFC-J1215W — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 41% cheaper per page (4.3¢ vs 7.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J1215W or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-J1215W worth the higher price?
- It costs about $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 339 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J1215W and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e?
- Resolution: Brother MFC-J1215W 6000 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J1215W 2,500 pages, HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e 20,000 pages. Recommended volume: Brother MFC-J1215W 1,000 pages/mo, HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e 800 pages/mo. Automatic duplex: Brother MFC-J1215W No, HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e Yes.