Brother MFC-L8730CDW vs HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn Printer
Brother MFC-L8730CDW is $59 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L8730CDW | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 33 ppm | 29 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 33 ppm | 29 ppm |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 | 600 x 600 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 60,000 pages | 55,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 5,000 pages/mo | 4,800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2.658-inch diagonal Color TFT-LCD back-lit (960 x 240), non-touch |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4 |
| Weight (kg) | 25.63 | 18.9 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L8730CDW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN635XLBK High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $139.49 · 2.5¢/page · 5,500pg yield
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn Printer
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Which should you buy?
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L8730CDW — $59 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L8730CDW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L8730CDWBuy — $599.99
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn PrinterBuy — $658.90
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Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L8730CDW or the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn Printer?
- The Brother MFC-L8730CDW is about $59 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L8730CDW and the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn Printer?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L8730CDW multifunction, HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn Printer single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L8730CDW print, scan, copy, fax, HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn Printer print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L8730CDW 33 ppm, HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn Printer 29 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-L8730CDW 33 ppm, HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn Printer 29 ppm.