Brother MFC-J4355DW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e
Brother MFC-J4355DW costs $0 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 5 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4355DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $480 | $617 |
| After 2 years | $780 | $1,055 |
| After 3 years | $1,080 | $1,492 |
Brother MFC-J4355DW costs more upfront but 2.3¢ less per page. It overtakes HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e on total cost after about 5 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4355DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 20 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 19 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 30,000 pages | 20,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch touchscreen control panel with CGD (color graphic display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.89 | 8 |
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 OfficeJet Pro 8125e
Cheapest to run: HP 923e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge — $72.89 · 7.3¢/page · 1,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-J4355DW — about 31% lower cost per page (5.0¢ vs 7.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e — $0 less to buy — it would take about 5 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4355DWBuy — $179.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 8125eBuy — $179.89
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4355DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e?
- The Brother MFC-J4355DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 31% cheaper per page (5.0¢ vs 7.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J4355DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e 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 5 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J4355DW and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e?
- Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J4355DW 19 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e 10 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J4355DW 4800 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J4355DW 30,000 pages, HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e 20,000 pages. Recommended volume: Brother MFC-J4355DW 2,000 pages/mo, HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e 800 pages/mo.