Brother MFC-T980DW vs HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer
Brother MFC-T980DW is $30 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-T980DW | HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One 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 | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 17 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Resolution | 6000 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 2,500 pages | 5,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 1,000 pages/mo | 800 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2-Line LCD with Smart guided Buttons, 2.0 x 0.4 in (50.8 x 10.16 mm) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 9.89 | 6.38 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-T980DW
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
HP Smart Tank 7001 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: Brother MFC-T980DW — $30 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: Brother MFC-T980DW — it adds faxing, which the HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-T980DWBuy — $399.98
HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $429.89
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-T980DW or the HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer?
- The Brother MFC-T980DW is about $30 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-T980DW and the HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Brother MFC-T980DW print, scan, copy, fax, HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-T980DW 17 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer 15 ppm. Print speed (color): Brother MFC-T980DW 17 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer 9 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-T980DW 6000 x 1200, HP Smart Tank 7001 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200.