Brother MFC-J805DW vs Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
Brother MFC-J805DW is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $329.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.6¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J805DW | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $411 | $607 |
| After 2 years | $498 | $884 |
| After 3 years | $585 | $1,161 |
Brother MFC-J805DW is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J805DW | Epson Expression Photo XP-980 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) | — | 8.5 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 8 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 600 | 5760 x 1440 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 5,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 1,500 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, A4, A3, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.98 | 8.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J805DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC3033BK INKvestment Super High-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $43.49 · 1.4¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 279XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $23.09 · 4.6¢/page · 500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-J805DW — about 69% lower cost per page (1.4¢ vs 4.6¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-J805DW — $6 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Brother MFC-J805DW — it adds faxing, which the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J805DWBuy — $324.01
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $329.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J805DW or the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J805DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 69% cheaper per page (1.4¢ vs 4.6¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J805DW or the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J805DW is about $6 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J805DW and the Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Brother MFC-J805DW print, scan, copy, fax, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Resolution: Brother MFC-J805DW 1200 x 600, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer 5760 x 1440. Automatic document feeder: Brother MFC-J805DW Yes, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer No. Ethernet: Brother MFC-J805DW No, Epson Expression Photo XP-980 All-in-One Printer Yes.