Brother MFC-J4355DW vs Canon PIXMA TR8620a
Canon PIXMA TR8620a costs $9 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 263 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4355DW | Canon PIXMA TR8620a |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $514 | $317 |
| After 2 years | $838 | $434 |
| After 3 years | $1,162 | $552 |
Canon PIXMA TR8620a costs more upfront but 3.4¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J4355DW on total cost after about 263 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4355DW | Canon PIXMA TR8620a |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 19 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 30,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.89 | 7.89 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J4355DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC506XXLBKS Super High Yield Black Ink Cartridge — $269.99 · 5.4¢/page · 5,000pg yield
Canon PIXMA TR8620a
Cheapest to run: Canon CLI-281 Black Ink Tank — $14.70 · 2.0¢/page · 750pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Canon PIXMA TR8620a — about 64% lower cost per page (2.0¢ vs 5.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J4355DW — $9 less to buy — it would take about 263 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Canon PIXMA TR8620a — it adds faxing, which the Brother MFC-J4355DW doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother MFC-J4355DW — 20 ppm vs 15 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4355DWBuy — $189.98
Canon PIXMA TR8620aBuy — $199.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4355DW or the Canon PIXMA TR8620a?
- The Canon PIXMA TR8620a — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 64% cheaper per page (2.0¢ vs 5.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J4355DW or the Canon PIXMA TR8620a?
- The Brother MFC-J4355DW is about $9 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Canon PIXMA TR8620a worth the higher price?
- It costs about $9 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 263 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J4355DW and the Canon PIXMA TR8620a?
- Functions: Brother MFC-J4355DW print, scan, copy, Canon PIXMA TR8620a print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J4355DW 20 ppm, Canon PIXMA TR8620a 15 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J4355DW 19 ppm, Canon PIXMA TR8620a 10 ppm. Ethernet: Brother MFC-J4355DW No, Canon PIXMA TR8620a Yes.