Brother MFC-J1215W vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer
HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer costs $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 424 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J1215W | HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $450 | $320 |
| After 2 years | $710 | $439 |
| After 3 years | $970 | $559 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer costs more upfront but 2.3¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J1215W on total cost after about 424 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J1215W | HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 18 ppm |
| Resolution | 6000 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 25,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | No | 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 | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.49 | 6.15 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J1215W
Cheapest to run: Brother LC404BKS INKvestment Standard-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $32.48 · 4.3¢/page · 750pg 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 54% lower cost per page (2.0¢ vs 4.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J1215W — $10 less to buy — it would take about 424 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need scanning and copying: Brother MFC-J1215W — it adds scanning and copying, which the HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J1215WBuy — $190.00
HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b PrinterBuy — $199.89
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J1215W or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 54% cheaper per page (2.0¢ vs 4.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J1215W or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J1215W is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $10 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 424 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 9110b Printer?
- Device type: Brother MFC-J1215W multifunction, HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-J1215W print, scan, copy, HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer print. Resolution: Brother MFC-J1215W 6000 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J1215W 2,500 pages, HP OfficeJet Pro 9110b Printer 25,000 pages.