Brother MFC-J4355DW vs HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer
Brother MFC-J4355DW costs $0 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4355DW | HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $480 | $1,188 |
| After 2 years | $780 | $2,197 |
| After 3 years | $1,080 | $3,205 |
Brother MFC-J4355DW costs more upfront but 11.8¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 1 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4355DW | HP Envy 6555 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 | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 19 ppm | 7 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 30,000 pages | 1,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | 400 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch Diagonal Color Capacitive Touchscreen (320 x 240) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.89 | 6.12 |
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
HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 68 Black Original Ink Cartridge — $26.89 · 16.8¢/page · 160pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-J4355DW — about 70% lower cost per page (5.0¢ vs 16.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer — $0 less to buy — it would take about 1 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 10 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4355DWBuy — $179.99
HP Envy 6555 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $179.89
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4355DW or the HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J4355DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 70% cheaper per page (5.0¢ vs 16.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J4355DW or the HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer is about $0 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-J4355DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $0 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J4355DW and the HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J4355DW 20 ppm, HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J4355DW 19 ppm, HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer 7 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J4355DW 4800 x 1200, HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J4355DW 30,000 pages, HP Envy 6555 All-in-One Printer 1,000 pages.