Brother MFC-J4335DW vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer
Brother MFC-J4335DW costs $14 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,355 pages.
Lower price
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $315.49
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4335DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $403 | $449 |
| After 2 years | $477 | $583 |
| After 3 years | $551 | $717 |
Brother MFC-J4335DW costs more upfront but 1.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 1,355 pages — roughly 3 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4335DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | — | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 20 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 600 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 30,000 pages | 25,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 7.98 | 11.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J4335DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC406XLBKS High-Yield Black INKvestment Tank Ink Cartridge — $73.99 · 1.2¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 802XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $57.99 · 2.2¢/page · 2,600pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-J4335DW — about 45% lower cost per page (1.2¢ vs 2.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer — $14 less to buy — it would take about 1,355 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4335DWBuy — $329.00
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $315.49
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4335DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J4335DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 45% cheaper per page (1.2¢ vs 2.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J4335DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer is about $14 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-J4335DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $14 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,355 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J4335DW and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer?
- Resolution: Brother MFC-J4335DW 1200 x 600, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J4335DW 30,000 pages, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 25,000 pages. Recommended volume: Brother MFC-J4335DW 2,000 pages/mo, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 1,500 pages/mo. Ethernet: Brother MFC-J4335DW No, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer Yes.