Brother MFC-J4355DW vs Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer
Brother MFC-J4355DW costs $25 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,251 pages.
Lower price
Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $155.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 7.0¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4355DW | Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $480 | $575 |
| After 2 years | $780 | $995 |
| After 3 years | $1,080 | $1,415 |
Brother MFC-J4355DW costs more upfront but 2.0¢ less per page. It overtakes Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 1,251 pages — roughly 3 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4355DW | Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 20 ppm | 14 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 19 ppm | 7.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 30,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch color LCD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.89 | 5.5 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J4355DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC506XXLBKS Super High Yield Black Ink Cartridge — $249.99 · 5.0¢/page · 5,000pg yield
Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 202XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $38.49 · 7.0¢/page · 550pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-J4355DW — about 29% lower cost per page (5.0¢ vs 7.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer — $25 less to buy — it would take about 1,251 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother MFC-J4355DW — 20 ppm vs 14 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4355DWBuy — $179.98
Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $155.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4355DW or the Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J4355DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 29% cheaper per page (5.0¢ vs 7.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J4355DW or the Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer is about $25 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-J4355DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $25 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,251 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J4355DW and the Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J4355DW 20 ppm, Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer 14 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J4355DW 19 ppm, Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer 7.5 ppm. Automatic duplex: Brother MFC-J4355DW Yes, Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer No. Automatic document feeder: Brother MFC-J4355DW Yes, Epson Expression Home XP-5100 All-in-One Printer No.