Brother MFC-J497DW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e
HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e costs $12 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 49 pages.
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J497DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $1,999 | $538 |
| After 2 years | $3,699 | $765 |
| After 3 years | $5,400 | $993 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e costs more upfront but 24.5¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J497DW on total cost after about 49 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J497DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| 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 | 25,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch touchscreen control panel with CGD (color graphic display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.21 | 9.29 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J497DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC3011BK Standard-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $56.69 · 28.3¢/page · 200pg yield
HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e
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 9125e — about 87% lower cost per page (3.8¢ vs 28.3¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J497DW — $12 less to buy — it would take about 49 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e — 22 ppm vs 12 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J497DWBuy — $297.95
HP OfficeJet Pro 9125eBuy — $309.89
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J497DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 87% cheaper per page (3.8¢ vs 28.3¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J497DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e?
- The Brother MFC-J497DW is about $12 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e worth the higher price?
- It costs about $12 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 49 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J497DW and the HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J497DW 12 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J497DW 12 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e 18 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J497DW 1200 x 600, HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J497DW 2,500 pages, HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e 25,000 pages.