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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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e — Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
HP

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm

80
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother MFC-J4540DW lands at 82 and HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…

  • ✓Fast 20 ipm color
  • ✓Solid AIO with ADF
  • ✓Smart features via HP+
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Winner by scenario

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

Quality

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Compared on the quality sub-score

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on quality (86 vs 82).

Speed

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Compared on the speed sub-score

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on speed (88 vs 78).

Reliability

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Compared on the reliability sub-score

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e leads on reliability (86 vs 80).

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
80 HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Score breakdown

Brother MFC-J4540DW
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
80
speed 88
quality 86
cost 70
reliability 86

Specs side-by-side

Brother MFC-J4540DW versus HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — full spec comparison
Spec Brother MFC-J4540DW HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Type
Inkjet AIO
Inkjet AIO
Release year
2023
—
Speed
—
20 ipm
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
ADF
—
Yes

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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Pros
  • +Fast 20 ipm color
  • +Solid AIO with ADF
  • +Smart features via HP+
Cons
  • −Instant Ink subscription locks cartridges
  • −HP DRM controversial
  • −Runs out of ink quickly

FAQ: Brother MFC-J4540DW vs HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e

Which is better, Brother MFC-J4540DW or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +

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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e worth the price? +

At $299, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in speed.

Does Brother MFC-J4540DW or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on quality (86 vs 82). Compared on the quality sub-score.

Which is better for speed, Brother MFC-J4540DW or HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e? +

HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e — leads on speed (88 vs 78). Compared on the speed sub-score.