Brother MFC-J4555DW vs HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer
Brother MFC-J4555DW costs $22 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 404 pages.
Lower price
HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $239.89
- Cost per page (mono)
- 10.5¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4555DW | HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $562 | $869 |
| After 2 years | $862 | $1,498 |
| After 3 years | $1,162 | $2,127 |
Brother MFC-J4555DW costs more upfront but 5.5¢ less per page. It overtakes HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 404 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4555DW | HP Envy Photo 7975 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 | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 20 ppm | 10 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 | — | 2.7-inch Diagonal Color Capacitive Touchscreen, articulating |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 10.39 | 8.12 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J4555DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC506XXLBKS Super High Yield Black Ink Cartridge — $249.99 · 5.0¢/page · 5,000pg yield
HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 64XL Black Original Ink Cartridge — $62.89 · 10.5¢/page · 600pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-J4555DW — about 52% lower cost per page (5.0¢ vs 10.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer — $22 less to buy — it would take about 404 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Brother MFC-J4555DW — it adds faxing, which the HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother MFC-J4555DW — 20 ppm vs 15 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4555DWBuy — $262.00
HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $239.89
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4555DW or the HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J4555DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 52% cheaper per page (5.0¢ vs 10.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J4555DW or the HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer is about $22 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-J4555DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $22 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 404 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J4555DW and the HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Brother MFC-J4555DW print, scan, copy, fax, HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J4555DW 20 ppm, HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer 15 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J4555DW 20 ppm, HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J4555DW 4800 x 1200, HP Envy Photo 7975 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.