Brother MFC-J4555DW vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer costs $15 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,229 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $274.95
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4555DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $584 | $526 |
| After 2 years | $908 | $777 |
| After 3 years | $1,232 | $1,028 |
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 1.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J4555DW on total cost after about 1,229 pages — roughly 3 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4555DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 20 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 20 ppm | 12 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | — |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 10.39 | 10.2 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J4555DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC506XXLBKS Super High Yield Black Ink Cartridge — $269.99 · 5.4¢/page · 5,000pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 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-4834 All-in-One Printer — about 23% lower cost per page (4.2¢ vs 5.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J4555DW — $15 less to buy — it would take about 1,229 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer — 25 ppm vs 20 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4555DWBuy — $259.99
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $274.95
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4555DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 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-J4555DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J4555DW is about $15 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $15 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,229 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J4555DW and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J4555DW 20 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J4555DW 20 ppm, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer 12 ppm. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J4555DW 30,000 pages, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer 33,000 pages. Weight (kg): Brother MFC-J4555DW 10.39, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4834 All-in-One Printer 10.2.