Brother MFC-J4535DW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
Brother MFC-J4535DW is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $439.89
- Cost per page (mono)
- 3.8¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4535DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $462 | $668 |
| After 2 years | $533 | $895 |
| After 3 years | $604 | $1,123 |
Brother MFC-J4535DW is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4535DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 20 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 19 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Resolution | — | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 30,000 pages | 30,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch LCD (color) with Cap Sense touchscreen function |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | — | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | — | 19.46 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J4535DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC406XLBKS High-Yield Black INKvestment Tank Ink Cartridge — $70.90 · 1.2¢/page · 6,000pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 936e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge — $94.89 · 3.8¢/page · 2,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-J4535DW — about 69% lower cost per page (1.2¢ vs 3.8¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J4535DW — $49 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Brother MFC-J4535DW — it adds faxing, which the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4535DWBuy — $391.33
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One PrinterBuy — $439.89
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4535DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J4535DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 69% cheaper per page (1.2¢ vs 3.8¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J4535DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J4535DW is about $49 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J4535DW and the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Brother MFC-J4535DW print, scan, copy, fax, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J4535DW 20 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J4535DW 19 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 18 ppm. Recommended volume: Brother MFC-J4535DW 2,000 pages/mo, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 1,500 pages/mo.