Brother MFC-J805DW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer

Brother MFC-J805DW costs $49 more upfront but prints cheaper per page — it pays that back after about 2,090 pages.

Cheaper to run
Brother MFC-J805DW

Brother MFC-J805DW

Price
$324.01
Cost per page (mono)
1.4¢/pg
Buy — $324.01
Lower price
HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer

HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer

Price
$274.99
Cost per page (mono)
3.8¢/pg
Buy — $274.99

Cost to run

Total cost of ownershipBrother MFC-J805DWHP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer
After 1 year$411$503
After 2 years$498$730
After 3 years$585$958

Brother MFC-J805DW costs more upfront but 2.3¢ less per page. It overtakes HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer on total cost after about 2,090 pages — roughly 5 months at your 500 pages/month.

Specs compared

SpecBrother MFC-J805DWHP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer
Print technologyinkjetinkjet
Color supportcolorcolor
Device typemultifunctionmultifunction
Functionsprint, scan, copy, faxprint, scan, copy, fax
Print speed (mono)—25 ppm
Print speed (color)—20 ppm
Resolution1200 x 6001200 x 1200
Duty cycle (monthly)5,000 pages30,000 pages
Recommended volume1,500 pages/mo2,000 pages/mo
Automatic duplexYesYes
Automatic document feederYesYes
Display—4.3-inch (10.92 cm) touchscreen Color Graphic Display (CGD)
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetNoYes
USBYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Paper sizesLetter, Legal, A4, PhotoLetter, Legal, Photo
Weight (kg)8.9811.84

Cartridges & running cost

Brother MFC-J805DW

Cheapest to run: Brother LC3033BKS INKvestment Super High-yield Black Ink Cartridge — $43.49 · 1.4¢/page · 3,000pg yield

HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 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: Brother MFC-J805DW — about 62% lower cost per page (1.4¢ vs 3.8¢).
  • A lower upfront budget: HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer — $49 less to buy — it would take about 2,090 pages before the pricier one's lower running cost pays off.

Where to buy

Brother MFC-J805DWBuy — $324.01
HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $274.99

Compare with other models

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to run, the Brother MFC-J805DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer?
The Brother MFC-J805DW — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 62% cheaper per page (1.4¢ vs 3.8¢ mono).
Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-J805DW or the HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer?
The HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer is about $49 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
Is the Brother MFC-J805DW worth the higher price?
It costs about $49 more upfront but prints cheaper per page, so it pays that back after roughly 2,090 pages. Past that point it's the cheaper machine to own.
What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-J805DW and the HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer?
Resolution: Brother MFC-J805DW 1200 x 600, HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-J805DW 5,000 pages, HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer 30,000 pages. Recommended volume: Brother MFC-J805DW 1,500 pages/mo, HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer 2,000 pages/mo. Ethernet: Brother MFC-J805DW No, HP OfficeJet Pro 9135 All-in-One Printer Yes.