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Brother MFC-J4540DW — Inkjet AIO · 2023
Brother

Brother MFC-J4540DW

Inkjet AIO · 2023

82
/ 100
From $229
VS
Brother QL-1110NWB wins by 2
Brother QL-1110NWB — Label · 2019
Brother

Brother QL-1110NWB

Label · 2019

84
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Brother QL-1110NWB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-J4540DW lands at 82 and Brother QL-1110NWB at 84. That puts Brother QL-1110NWB ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Brother MFC-J4540DW if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support

Pick Brother QL-1110NWB if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Quality

Brother QL-1110NWB

Compared on the quality sub-score

Brother QL-1110NWB leads on quality (84 vs 82).

Reliability

Brother QL-1110NWB

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother QL-1110NWB leads on reliability (82 vs 80).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Brother MFC-J4540DW

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother MFC-J4540DW more score per dollar ($229 vs $299).

Brother MFC-J4540DW 82
vs
84 Brother QL-1110NWB

Score breakdown

Brother MFC-J4540DW
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Brother QL-1110NWB
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

Brother MFC-J4540DW versus Brother QL-1110NWB — full spec comparison
Spec Brother MFC-J4540DW Brother QL-1110NWB
Type
Inkjet AIO
Label
Release year
2023
2019

Brother MFC-J4540DW

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

Brother QL-1110NWB

Pros
  • +Wireless printing (most)
  • +Current-gen firmware
  • +Mature driver support
Cons
  • −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
  • −Noisy under heavy loads
  • −Paper path varies

FAQ: Brother MFC-J4540DW vs Brother QL-1110NWB

Which is better, Brother MFC-J4540DW or Brother QL-1110NWB? +

Brother QL-1110NWB scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Brother MFC-J4540DW worth the price? +

At $229, Brother MFC-J4540DW delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.

Is Brother QL-1110NWB worth the price? +

At $299, Brother QL-1110NWB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother MFC-J4540DW or Brother QL-1110NWB last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for quality, Brother MFC-J4540DW or Brother QL-1110NWB? +

Brother QL-1110NWB — leads on quality (84 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Brother MFC-J4540DW or Brother QL-1110NWB? +

Brother QL-1110NWB — leads on reliability (82 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.