Brother
Brother MFC-J4540DW
Inkjet AIO · 2023
82
/ 100
From $229
VS
HP
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Mono laser AIO
82
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-J4540DW lands at 82 and HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw at 82. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Brother MFC-J4540DW if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if…
- ✓Wireless printing
- ✓AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- ✓Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Brother MFC-J4540DW 82
vs 82 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Score breakdown
Brother MFC-J4540DW
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 82
reliability 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Brother MFC-J4540DW | HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Mono laser AIO |
| Release year | 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
HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Pros
- +Wireless printing
- +AirPrint/Mopria compatible
- +Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Cons
- −Ink subscription lock-in (HP)
- −Drum/toner replacement cost
- −Slow photo print on some inkjets
FAQ: Brother MFC-J4540DW vs HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Which is better, Brother MFC-J4540DW or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw? +
Both score 82 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw worth the price? +
At $499, HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.
Does Brother MFC-J4540DW or HP LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw 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.