Brother MFC-J497DW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e
HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e prints about 87% cheaper per page (3.8¢ vs 29.9¢).
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J497DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $2,083 | $518 |
| After 2 years | $3,876 | $745 |
| After 3 years | $5,669 | $973 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e 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
| Spec | Brother MFC-J497DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 12 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 600 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 30,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | 2,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-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 | 11.84 |
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 9135e
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 9135e — about 87% lower cost per page (3.8¢ vs 29.9¢).
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e — 25 ppm vs 12 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J497DWBuy — $289.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 9135eBuy — $289.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J497DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e?
- The HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e — 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 9135e?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J497DW 12 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e 25 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J497DW 12 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e 20 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J497DW 1200 x 600, HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J497DW 2,500 pages, HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e 30,000 pages.