Brother MFC-J805DW vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer
Brother MFC-J805DW costs $27 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 1,081 pages.
Lower price
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $296.95
- Cost per page (mono)
- 4.0¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Brother MFC-J805DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $411 | $534 |
| After 2 years | $498 | $771 |
| After 3 years | $585 | $1,009 |
Brother MFC-J805DW costs more upfront but 2.5¢ less per page. It overtakes Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 1,081 pages — roughly 3 months at your 500 pages/month.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-J805DW | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 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) | — | 25 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | — | 12 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 600 | 4800 x 2400 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 5,000 pages | — |
| Recommended volume | 1,500 pages/mo | — |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 4.3-inch LCD 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 | 18.1 |
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 WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 812XXL Extra-High-Capacity Black Ink Cartridge — $86.99 · 4.0¢/page · 2,200pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Brother MFC-J805DW — about 63% lower cost per page (1.4¢ vs 4.0¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer — $27 less to buy — it would take about 1,081 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-J805DWBuy — $324.01
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $296.95
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J805DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-J805DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 63% cheaper per page (1.4¢ vs 4.0¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J805DW or the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer is about $27 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- Is the Brother MFC-J805DW worth the higher price?
- It costs about $27 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 1,081 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-7820 All-in-One Printer?
- Resolution: Brother MFC-J805DW 1200 x 600, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer 4800 x 2400. Ethernet: Brother MFC-J805DW No, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer Yes. Paper sizes: Brother MFC-J805DW Letter, Legal, A4, Photo, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer Letter, Legal, A4, A3, Photo. Weight (kg): Brother MFC-J805DW 8.98, Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 All-in-One Printer 18.1.