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Brother MFC-J4540DW — Inkjet AIO · 2023
Brother

Brother MFC-J4540DW

Inkjet AIO · 2023

82
/ 100
From $229
VS
Epson SureColor P900 wins by 10
Epson SureColor P900 — Fine-art inkjet · 2020
Epson

Epson SureColor P900

Fine-art inkjet · 2020

92
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

Epson SureColor P900 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-J4540DW lands at 82 and Epson SureColor P900 at 92. That puts Epson SureColor P900 ahead by 10 points — a decisive 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 Epson SureColor P900 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

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the quality sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on quality (92 vs 82).

Reliability

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on reliability (90 vs 80).

Speed

Epson SureColor P900

Compared on the speed sub-score

Epson SureColor P900 leads on speed (88 vs 78).

Value for money

Brother MFC-J4540DW

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Brother MFC-J4540DW more score per dollar ($229 vs $1,499).

Brother MFC-J4540DW 82
vs
92 Epson SureColor P900

Score breakdown

Brother MFC-J4540DW
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Epson SureColor P900
92
speed 88
quality 92
cost 80
reliability 90

Specs side-by-side

Brother MFC-J4540DW versus Epson SureColor P900 — full spec comparison
Spec Brother MFC-J4540DW Epson SureColor P900
Type
Inkjet AIO
Fine-art inkjet
Release year
2023
2020

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

Epson SureColor P900

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 Epson SureColor P900

Which is better, Brother MFC-J4540DW or Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 Epson SureColor P900 worth the price? +

At $1,499, Epson SureColor P900 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother MFC-J4540DW or Epson SureColor P900 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 Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 — leads on quality (92 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Brother MFC-J4540DW or Epson SureColor P900? +

Epson SureColor P900 — leads on reliability (90 vs 80). Compared on the reliability sub-score.