Brother MFC-J6560DW vs Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer
Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer costs $40 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 2,749 pages.
Cheaper to run
Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $349.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 3.5¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J6560DW | Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $610 | $563 |
| After 2 years | $910 | $775 |
| After 3 years | $1,210 | $988 |
Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 1.5¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J6560DW on total cost after about 2,749 pages — roughly 6 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J6560DW | Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | inkjet | inkjet |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 31 ppm | 19 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 30 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 4800 x 2400 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 35,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A3, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 20 | 9.7 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J6560DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC506XXLBKS Super High Yield Black Ink Cartridge — $249.99 · 5.0¢/page · 5,000pg yield
Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 252XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $38.99 · 3.5¢/page · 1,100pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer — about 29% lower cost per page (3.5¢ vs 5.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J6560DW — $40 less to buy — it would take about 2,749 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother MFC-J6560DW — 31 ppm vs 19 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J6560DWBuy — $309.99
Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $349.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J6560DW or the Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 29% cheaper per page (3.5¢ vs 5.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J6560DW or the Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J6560DW is about $40 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer worth the higher price?
- It costs about $40 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 2,749 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J6560DW and the Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J6560DW 31 ppm, Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer 19 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J6560DW 30 ppm, Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer 10 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J6560DW 4800 x 1200, Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400. Paper sizes: Brother MFC-J6560DW Letter, Legal, A3, A4, Photo, Epson WorkForce WF-3620 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, A4, Photo.