Brother MFC-J6560DW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer costs $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,247 pages.
Cheaper to run
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $329.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 3.8¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J6560DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $634 | $558 |
| After 2 years | $958 | $785 |
| After 3 years | $1,282 | $1,013 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer costs more upfront but 1.6¢ less per page. It overtakes Brother MFC-J6560DW on total cost after about 1,247 pages — roughly 3 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J6560DW | 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) | 31 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 30 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 35,000 pages | 30,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 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 | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A3, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 20 | 19.46 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J6560DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC506XXLBKS Super High Yield Black Ink Cartridge — $269.99 · 5.4¢/page · 5,000pg 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 30% lower cost per page (3.8¢ vs 5.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J6560DW — $20 less to buy — it would take about 1,247 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
- If you need faxing: Brother MFC-J6560DW — 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: Brother MFC-J6560DW — 31 ppm vs 22 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J6560DWBuy — $309.99
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One PrinterBuy — $329.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J6560DW 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 30% cheaper per page (3.8¢ vs 5.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J6560DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J6560DW is about $20 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 $20 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,247 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J6560DW and the HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Brother MFC-J6560DW print, scan, copy, fax, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-J6560DW 31 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 22 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-J6560DW 30 ppm, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 18 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-J6560DW 4800 x 1200, HP OfficeJet Pro 9730 Wide Format All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.