Brother MFC-L5915DW vs HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn Printer
HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn Printer is $141 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L5915DW | HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 50 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 125,000 pages | 80,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 8,000 pages/mo | 4,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2-line back lit LCD graphic display |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 17.37 | 8.56 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L5915DW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN920UXXL Ultra High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $229.99 · 1.3¢/page · 18,000pg yield
HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn Printer
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Which should you buy?
- A lower upfront budget: HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn Printer — $141 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L5915DW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: Brother MFC-L5915DW — 50 ppm vs 42 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L5915DWBuy — $589.99
HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn PrinterBuy — $448.90
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Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L5915DW or the HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn Printer?
- The HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn Printer is about $141 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L5915DW and the HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn Printer?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L5915DW multifunction, HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn Printer single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L5915DW print, scan, copy, fax, HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn Printer print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L5915DW 50 ppm, HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn Printer 42 ppm. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-L5915DW 125,000 pages, HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn Printer 80,000 pages.