Brother MFC-J4555DW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e
Brother MFC-J4555DW costs $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,064 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4555DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $584 | $677 |
| After 2 years | $908 | $1,115 |
| After 3 years | $1,232 | $1,552 |
Brother MFC-J4555DW costs more upfront but 1.9¢ less per page. It overtakes HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e on total cost after about 1,064 pages — roughly 3 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4555DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 20 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 | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 10.39 | 8 |
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
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e
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-J4555DW — about 26% lower cost per page (5.4¢ vs 7.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e — $20 less to buy — it would take about 1,064 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4555DWBuy — $259.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135eBuy — $239.89
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4555DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- The Brother MFC-J4555DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 26% cheaper per page (5.4¢ vs 7.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J4555DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e is about $20 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-J4555DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,064 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J4555DW and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e?
- Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J4555DW 20 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 10 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J4555DW 4800 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J4555DW 30,000 pages, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 20,000 pages. Recommended volume: Brother MFC-J4555DW 2,000 pages/mo, HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e 800 pages/mo.