Brother MFC-J491DW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer costs $21 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 88 pages.
Cheaper to run
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $410.44
- Cost per page (mono)
- 3.8¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J491DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $2,091 | $638 |
| After 2 years | $3,794 | $866 |
| After 3 years | $5,496 | $1,094 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 24.6¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J491DW on total cost after about 88 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J491DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 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 | — | 4.3-inch LCD (color) with Cap Sense touchscreen function |
| 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 | 19.46 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J491DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC3011BK Standard-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $56.75 · 28.4¢/page · 200pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 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 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — about 87% lower cost per page (3.8¢ vs 28.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J491DW — $21 less to buy — it would take about 88 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Brother MFC-J491DW — it adds faxing, which the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — 22 ppm vs 12 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J491DWBuy — $388.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One PrinterBuy — $410.44
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J491DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 87% cheaper per page (3.8¢ vs 28.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J491DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J491DW is about $21 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $21 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 88 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J491DW and the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Brother MFC-J491DW print, scan, copy, fax, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J491DW 12 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J491DW 12 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 18 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J491DW 1200 x 600, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.