Brother MFC-T980DW vs Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5150 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Brother MFC-T980DW is $113 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5150 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $529.99
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.5¢/pg
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-T980DW | Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5150 All-in-One Supertank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | print, scan, copy |
| Print speed (mono) | 17 ppm | 17 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 17 ppm | 9.5 ppm |
| Resolution | 6000 x 1200 | 4800 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 33,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | 1,600 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Display | — | 2.4-inch color touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 9.89 | 7.3 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-T980DW
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5150 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 542 Black Ink Bottle — $34.89 · 0.5¢/page · 7,500pg yield
Which should you buy?
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-T980DW — $113 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Brother MFC-T980DW — it adds faxing, which the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5150 All-in-One Supertank Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-T980DWBuy — $416.95
Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5150 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $529.99
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-T980DW or the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5150 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- The Brother MFC-T980DW is about $113 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-T980DW and the Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5150 All-in-One Supertank Printer?
- Functions: Brother MFC-T980DW print, scan, copy, fax, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5150 All-in-One Supertank Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-T980DW 17 ppm, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5150 All-in-One Supertank Printer 9.5 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-T980DW 6000 x 1200, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5150 All-in-One Supertank Printer 4800 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Brother MFC-T980DW 2,500 pages, Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5150 All-in-One Supertank Printer 33,000 pages.