Brother MFC-J491DW vs Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $354.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.6¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J491DW | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $2,168 | $632 |
| After 2 years | $3,937 | $909 |
| After 3 years | $5,705 | $1,186 |
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J491DW | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 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) | 12 ppm | 8.5 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 12 ppm | 8 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 600 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.21 | 8.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J491DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC3011BK Standard-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $58.96 · 29.5¢/page · 200pg yield
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 279XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $23.09 · 4.6¢/page · 500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer — about 84% lower cost per page (4.6¢ vs 29.5¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer — $44 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Brother MFC-J491DW — it adds faxing, which the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J491DWBuy — $399.00
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $354.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J491DW or the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 84% cheaper per page (4.6¢ vs 29.5¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J491DW or the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer is about $44 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J491DW and the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Brother MFC-J491DW print, scan, copy, fax, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J491DW 12 ppm, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 8.5 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J491DW 12 ppm, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 8 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J491DW 1200 x 600, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440.