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Brother MFC-J4540DW — Inkjet AIO · 2023
Brother

Brother MFC-J4540DW

Inkjet AIO · 2023

82
/ 100
From $229
VS
Brother MFC-J4540DW wins by 2
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — Mono laser refillable · 2023
HP

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Mono laser refillable · 2023

80
/ 100
From $239
Specdex verdict

Brother MFC-J4540DW takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-J4540DW lands at 82 and HP LaserJet Tank 1005w at 80. That puts Brother MFC-J4540DW 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 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 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 MFC-J4540DW

Compared on the quality sub-score

Brother MFC-J4540DW leads on quality (82 vs 80).

Cost

Tie

Compared on the cost sub-score

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

Reliability

Brother MFC-J4540DW

Compared on the reliability sub-score

Brother MFC-J4540DW leads on reliability (80 vs 78).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Brother MFC-J4540DW 82
vs
80 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Score breakdown

Brother MFC-J4540DW
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80
speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78

Specs side-by-side

Brother MFC-J4540DW versus HP LaserJet Tank 1005w — full spec comparison
Spec Brother MFC-J4540DW HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Type
Inkjet AIO
Mono laser refillable
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

HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

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 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w

Which is better, Brother MFC-J4540DW or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Brother MFC-J4540DW scores 82 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 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w worth the price? +

At $239, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother MFC-J4540DW or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 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 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Brother MFC-J4540DW — leads on quality (82 vs 80). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for reliability, Brother MFC-J4540DW or HP LaserJet Tank 1005w? +

Brother MFC-J4540DW — leads on reliability (80 vs 78). Compared on the reliability sub-score.