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Brother MFC-J4540DW — Inkjet AIO · 2023
Brother

Brother MFC-J4540DW

Inkjet AIO · 2023

82
/ 100
From $229
VS
Canon Selphy CP1500 wins by 2
Canon Selphy CP1500 — Dye-sub photo · 2023
Canon

Canon Selphy CP1500

Dye-sub photo · 2023

84
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict

Canon Selphy CP1500 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-J4540DW lands at 82 and Canon Selphy CP1500 at 84. That puts Canon Selphy CP1500 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 Canon Selphy CP1500 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

Canon Selphy CP1500

Compared on the quality sub-score

Canon Selphy CP1500 leads on quality (84 vs 82).

Reliability

Canon Selphy CP1500

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Canon Selphy CP1500 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

Canon Selphy CP1500

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon Selphy CP1500 more score per dollar ($149 vs $229).

Brother MFC-J4540DW 82
vs
84 Canon Selphy CP1500

Score breakdown

Brother MFC-J4540DW
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Canon Selphy CP1500
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82

Specs side-by-side

Brother MFC-J4540DW versus Canon Selphy CP1500 — full spec comparison
Spec Brother MFC-J4540DW Canon Selphy CP1500
Type
Inkjet AIO
Dye-sub photo
Release year
2023
2023

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

Canon Selphy CP1500

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 Canon Selphy CP1500

Which is better, Brother MFC-J4540DW or Canon Selphy CP1500? +

Canon Selphy CP1500 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 Canon Selphy CP1500 worth the price? +

At $149, Canon Selphy CP1500 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother MFC-J4540DW or Canon Selphy CP1500 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 Canon Selphy CP1500? +

Canon Selphy CP1500 — leads on quality (84 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Brother MFC-J4540DW or Canon Selphy CP1500? +

Canon Selphy CP1500 — leads on reliability (82 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.