Brother MFC-J491DW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $349.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 3.8¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J491DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $838 | $578 |
| After 2 years | $1,303 | $805 |
| After 3 years | $1,768 | $1,033 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format 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 | HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format 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 | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 12 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 600 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 30,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch Capacitive Touchscreen CGD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.21 | 14.6 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J491DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC3013BK High-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $30.99 · 7.7¢/page · 400pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 936e 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 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — about 51% lower cost per page (3.8¢ vs 7.7¢).
- A lower upfront budget: HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — $23 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Brother MFC-J491DW — it adds faxing, which the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — 22 ppm vs 12 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J491DWBuy — $373.00
HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One PrinterBuy — $349.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J491DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 51% cheaper per page (3.8¢ vs 7.7¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J491DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer is about $23 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J491DW and the HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Brother MFC-J491DW print, scan, copy, fax, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J491DW 12 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J491DW 12 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 18 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J491DW 1200 x 600, HP OfficeJet Pro 9720 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.