Brother
Brother QL-1110NWB
Label · 2019
84
/ 100
From $299
VS
Brother QL-1110NWB wins by 2
Brother
Brother MFC-J4540DW
Inkjet AIO · 2023
82
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict
Brother QL-1110NWB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Brother QL-1110NWB lands at 84 and Brother MFC-J4540DW at 82. That puts Brother QL-1110NWB ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Brother QL-1110NWB if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick Brother MFC-J4540DW if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Brother QL-1110NWB 84
vs 82 Brother MFC-J4540DW
Score breakdown
Brother QL-1110NWB
84 speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Brother MFC-J4540DW
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Brother QL-1110NWB | Brother MFC-J4540DW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Label | Inkjet AIO |
| Release year | 2019 | 2023 |
Brother QL-1110NWB
Pros
- +Wireless printing (most)
- +Current-gen firmware
- +Mature driver support
Cons
- −Ink/toner subscriptions (HP)
- −Noisy under heavy loads
- −Paper path varies
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
FAQ: Brother QL-1110NWB vs Brother MFC-J4540DW
Which is better, Brother QL-1110NWB or Brother MFC-J4540DW? +
Brother QL-1110NWB scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Brother QL-1110NWB worth the price? +
At $299, Brother QL-1110NWB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in quality.
Is Brother MFC-J4540DW worth the price? +
At $229, Brother MFC-J4540DW delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.
Does Brother QL-1110NWB or Brother MFC-J4540DW 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.