Brother MFC-J497DW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer

HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer prints about 87% cheaper per page (3.8¢ vs 29.9¢).

Brother MFC-J497DW

Brother MFC-J497DW

Price
$289.99
Cost per page (mono)
29.9¢/pg
Buy — $289.99
Cheaper to run
HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer

HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer

Price
$289.99
Cost per page (mono)
3.8¢/pg
Buy — $289.99

Cost to run

Total cost of ownershipBrother MFC-J497DWHP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer
After 1 year$2,083$518
After 2 years$3,876$745
After 3 years$5,669$973

HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 26.1¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J497DW on total cost after about 0 pages — roughly 0 months at your 500 pages/month.

Specs compared

SpecBrother MFC-J497DWHP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer
Print technologyinkjetinkjet
Color supportcolorcolor
Device typemultifunctionmultifunction
Functionsprint, scan, copy, faxprint, scan, copy, fax
Print speed (mono)12 ppm25 ppm
Print speed (color)12 ppm20 ppm
Resolution1200 x 6001200 x 1200
Duty cycle (monthly)2,500 pages30,000 pages
Recommended volume1,000 pages/mo2,000 pages/mo
Automatic duplexYesYes
Automatic document feederYesYes
Display—4.3-inch (10.92 cm) touchscreen Color Graphic Display (CGD)
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetNoYes
USBYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Paper sizesLetter, Legal, A4, PhotoLetter, Legal, Photo
Weight (kg)8.2111.84

Cartridges & running cost

Brother MFC-J497DW

Cheapest to run: Brother LC3011BK Standard-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $59.77 · 29.9¢/page · 200pg yield

HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 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 9135 All-in-One Printer — about 87% lower cost per page (3.8¢ vs 29.9¢).
  • The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer — 25 ppm vs 12 ppm mono.

Where to buy

Brother MFC-J497DWBuy — $289.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $289.99

Compare with other models

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J497DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 87% cheaper per page (3.8¢ vs 29.9¢ mono).
What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J497DW and the HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer?
Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J497DW 12 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J497DW 12 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer 20 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J497DW 1200 x 600, HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J497DW 2,500 pages, HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer 30,000 pages.