Brother MFC-J4555DW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e
HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e costs $22 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,824 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J4555DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $568 | $518 |
| After 2 years | $868 | $745 |
| After 3 years | $1,168 | $973 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e costs more upfront but 1.2¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J4555DW on total cost after about 1,824 pages — roughly 4 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4555DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 20 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 30,000 pages | 30,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,000 pages/mo | 2,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-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 | 11.84 |
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 OfficeJet Pro 9135e
Cheapest to run: HP 937e EvoMore Black Original Ink Cartridge — $94.89 · 3.8¢/page · 2,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e — about 24% lower cost per page (3.8¢ vs 5.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J4555DW — $22 less to buy — it would take about 1,824 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e — 25 ppm vs 20 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J4555DWBuy — $268.03
HP OfficeJet Pro 9135eBuy — $289.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J4555DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 24% cheaper per page (3.8¢ vs 5.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J4555DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e?
- The Brother MFC-J4555DW is about $22 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e worth the higher price?
- It costs about $22 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,824 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 9135e?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J4555DW 20 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e 25 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J4555DW 4800 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e 1200 x 1200. Paper sizes: Brother MFC-J4555DW Letter, Legal, A4, Photo, HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e Letter, A4, Photo. Weight (kg): Brother MFC-J4555DW 10.39, HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e 11.84.