Brother MFC-T580DW vs HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer
HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer is $9 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Lower price
HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer
- Price
- $259.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.4¢/pg
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-T580DW | HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 16 ppm | 12 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 16 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Resolution | WindowsMac | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 3,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | No |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 1.2-inch iCON LCD Display |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 6.71 | 5.03 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-T580DW
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 32XL Black Original Ink Bottle — $23.89 · 0.4¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- A lower upfront budget: HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer — $9 less to buy.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-T580DWBuy — $269.00
HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $259.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-T580DW or the HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer?
- The HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer is about $9 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-T580DW and the HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer?
- Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-T580DW 16 ppm, HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer 12 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-T580DW 16 ppm, HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer 5 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-T580DW WindowsMac, HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-T580DW 2,500 pages, HP Smart Tank 5100 All-in-One Printer 3,000 pages.