Brother MFC-J805DW vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer
Brother MFC-J805DW costs $4 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 500 pages.
Lower price
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $315.49
- Cost per page (mono)
- 2.2¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J805DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $406 | $445 |
| After 2 years | $493 | $574 |
| After 3 years | $580 | $703 |
Brother MFC-J805DW costs more upfront but 0.7¢ less per page. It overtakes Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 500 pages — roughly 1 month at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J805DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 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) | — | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 20 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 600 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 5,000 pages | 25,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,500 pages/mo | 1,500 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.7-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, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 8.98 | 11.8 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-J805DW
Cheapest to run: Brother LC3033BKS INKvestment Super High-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $43.47 · 1.4¢/page · 3,000pg yield
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 802XL High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $55.99 · 2.2¢/page · 2,600pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-J805DW — about 33% lower cost per page (1.4¢ vs 2.2¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer — $4 less to buy — it would take about 500 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J805DWBuy — $319.01
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $315.49
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J805DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J805DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 33% cheaper per page (1.4¢ vs 2.2¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J805DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer is about $4 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-J805DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $4 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 500 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J805DW and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer?
- Resolution: Brother MFC-J805DW 1200 x 600, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J805DW 5,000 pages, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 25,000 pages. Ethernet: Brother MFC-J805DW No, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer Yes. Weight (kg): Brother MFC-J805DW 8.98, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4730 All-in-One Printer 11.8.