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Epson WF-4720 vs Brother MFC-J4355DW

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#24 of 58 in Inkjet all-in-ones and printers

Epson WF-4720

5.9/10

Best for: Official 20 ppm black, 20 ppm color, 25,000-page duty cycle, 250-sheet input

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Brother MFC-J4355DW

5.1/10

Best for: Official 20 ppm black, 19 ppm color, 30,000-page duty cycle, 150-sheet input

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Spec-by-spec comparison

Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.

SpecEpson WF-4720Brother MFC-J4355DWWeight
Official black print speedThe official black print speed published on the official product page or official specification sheet, in pages per minute. When the official page footnotes ISO/IEC 24734, that is the official ISO figure, not a speed we measured. Official values outside the reference range are clamped for scoring only; the official figure is still shown. 20 ppm 20 ppm 25%
Official color print speedThe official color print speed published on the official product page or official specification sheet, in pages per minute. Missing official color speed is shown as Not listed and scores at the category minimum. Official values outside the reference range are clamped for scoring only; the official figure is still shown. 20 ppm 19 ppm 20%
Official monthly duty cycleThe official maximum monthly duty cycle published on the official product page, in pages (or official images per month when that is the official unit). Official recommended monthly page volume is a different official figure and is not scored. Official values outside the reference range are clamped for scoring only; the official figure is still shown. 25000 pages 30000 pages 20%
Official standard paper inputThe official standard paper input capacity published on the official product page, in sheets. When the official page lists both a standard-capacity total and a smaller main-tray figure, we use the official standard input-capacity total. Official values outside the reference range are clamped for scoring only; the official figure is still shown. 250 sheets 150 sheets 15%
Official ADF capacityThe official automatic document feeder capacity published on the official product page, in sheets. Many home inkjets have no official ADF; that is Not listed and scores at the category minimum. Official values outside the reference range are clamped for scoring only; the official figure is still shown. 35 sheets 20 sheets 15%
Official automatic duplexWhether the official product page lists automatic (standard / integrated) two-sided printing. Official manual duplex is scored as No. Not listed scores at the category minimum. Yes Yes 5%
Official model numberC11CF74201MFCJ4355DWinfo
Official product nameEpson WorkForce Pro WF-4720 All-in-One PrinterBrother MFC-J4355DW Wireless INKvestment Color Inkjet All-in-One Printerinfo
Official black print speed20 ppm20 ppminfo
Official color print speed20 ppm19 ppminfo
Official monthly duty cycle25,000 pages30,000 pagesinfo
Official standard paper input250 sheets150 sheetsinfo
Official paper outputNot listed100 sheetsinfo
Official automatic duplexYesYesinfo
Official ADF capacity35 sheets20 sheetsinfo
Official print resolution4800 x 1200 dpi4800 x 1200 dpiinfo
Official speed standardThe official page footnotes print speed to ISO/IEC 24734.The official page footnotes print speed to ISO/IEC 24734.info
DocPick score5.9/105.1/10100%

Where each one comes out ahead

Epson WF-4720

Better published figure on: Official color print speed, Official standard paper input, Official ADF capacity.

What we like

  • Official maker page lists a black print speed of 20 ppm.
  • Official maker page lists a color print speed of 20 ppm.
  • Official maker page lists a monthly duty cycle of 25,000 pages.
  • Official maker page lists a standard paper input of 250 sheets.

Watch out for

  • Official figures are for the configuration shown on the official product page, not a test we ran.

Brother MFC-J4355DW

Better published figure on: Official monthly duty cycle.

What we like

  • Official maker page lists a black print speed of 20 ppm.
  • Official maker page lists a color print speed of 19 ppm.
  • Official maker page lists a monthly duty cycle of 30,000 pages.
  • Official maker page lists automatic duplex printing.

Watch out for

  • Official figures are for the configuration shown on the official product page, not a test we ran.

Verdict

Official black print speed is 20 ppm vs 20 ppm; compare official monthly duty cycle, official standard paper input and official automatic duplex (and official color speed or official ADF capacity when those fields are scored in this table).

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