Brother MFC-J1215W vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8139 All-in-One Printer
Brother MFC-J1215W is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J1215W | HP OfficeJet Pro 8139 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $450 | $667 |
| After 2 years | $710 | $1,105 |
| After 3 years | $970 | $1,542 |
Brother MFC-J1215W is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J1215W | HP OfficeJet Pro 8139 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) | — | 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 (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 | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.49 | 7.98 |
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 8139 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: Brother MFC-J1215W — about 41% lower cost per page (4.3¢ vs 7.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J1215W — $40 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: HP OfficeJet Pro 8139 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the Brother MFC-J1215W doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J1215WBuy — $190.00
HP OfficeJet Pro 8139 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $229.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J1215W or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8139 All-in-One Printer?
- 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 8139 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J1215W is about $40 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J1215W and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8139 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Brother MFC-J1215W print, scan, copy, HP OfficeJet Pro 8139 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Resolution: Brother MFC-J1215W 6000 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 8139 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J1215W 2,500 pages, HP OfficeJet Pro 8139 All-in-One Printer 20,000 pages. Recommended volume: Brother MFC-J1215W 1,000 pages/mo, HP OfficeJet Pro 8139 All-in-One Printer 800 pages/mo.