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Brother QL-1110NWB — Label · 2019
Brother

Brother QL-1110NWB

Label · 2019

84
/ 100
From $299
VS
Epson SureColor F170 wins by 2
Epson SureColor F170 — Dye-sub · 2021
Epson

Epson SureColor F170

Dye-sub · 2021

86
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Epson SureColor F170 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Brother QL-1110NWB lands at 84 and Epson SureColor F170 at 86. That puts Epson SureColor F170 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 Epson SureColor F170 if…

  • ✓Wireless printing (most)
  • ✓Current-gen firmware
  • ✓Mature driver support
Brother QL-1110NWB 84
vs
86 Epson SureColor F170

Score breakdown

Brother QL-1110NWB
84
speed 80
quality 84
cost 80
reliability 82
Epson SureColor F170
86
speed 82
quality 86
cost 80
reliability 84

Specs side-by-side

Brother QL-1110NWB versus Epson SureColor F170 — full spec comparison
Spec Brother QL-1110NWB Epson SureColor F170
Type
Label
Dye-sub
Release year
2019
2021

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

Epson SureColor F170

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 Epson SureColor F170

Which is better, Brother QL-1110NWB or Epson SureColor F170? +

Epson SureColor F170 scores 86 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 Epson SureColor F170 worth the price? +

At $699, Epson SureColor F170 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in quality.

Does Brother QL-1110NWB or Epson SureColor F170 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.