Brother MFC-J4355DW vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer costs $8 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 657 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $210.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4355DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $526 | $461 |
| After 2 years | $850 | $712 |
| After 3 years | $1,174 | $963 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 1.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J4355DW on total cost after about 657 pages — roughly 2 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4355DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 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 | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 19 ppm | 12 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 2400 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 30,000 pages | 33,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.89 | 11.9 |
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
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 822XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $46.00 · 4.2¢/page · 1,100pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer — about 23% lower cost per page (4.2¢ vs 5.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J4355DW — $8 less to buy — it would take about 657 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the Brother MFC-J4355DW doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer — 25 ppm vs 20 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4355DWBuy — $202.00
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $210.00
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4355DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 23% cheaper per page (4.2¢ vs 5.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J4355DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J4355DW is about $8 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $8 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 657 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J4355DW and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Brother MFC-J4355DW print, scan, copy, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J4355DW 20 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J4355DW 19 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 12 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J4355DW 4800 x 1200, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4830 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400.