Epson
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Inkjet · Refillable tanks · AIO
86
/ 100
From $299
VS
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 wins by 4
Brother
Brother MFC-J4540DW
Inkjet AIO · 2023
82
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 lands at 86 and Brother MFC-J4540DW at 82. That puts Epson EcoTank ET-2850 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Epson EcoTank ET-2850 if…
- ✓Ink tanks last ~2 years
- ✓Low per-page cost
- ✓Wi-Fi and duplex
Pick Brother MFC-J4540DW if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 86
vs 82 Brother MFC-J4540DW
Score breakdown
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
86 speed 76
quality 90
cost 96
reliability 84
Brother MFC-J4540DW
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Epson EcoTank ET-2850 | Brother MFC-J4540DW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | EcoTank inkjet | Inkjet AIO |
| Speed | 10.5 ipm mono / 5 ipm color | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB | — |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Epson EcoTank ET-2850
Pros
- +Ink tanks last ~2 years
- +Low per-page cost
- +Wi-Fi and duplex
Cons
- −Initial ink setup messy
- −Slower than laser
- −Auto duplex in color only
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: Epson EcoTank ET-2850 vs Brother MFC-J4540DW
Which is better, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 or Brother MFC-J4540DW? +
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Epson EcoTank ET-2850 worth the price? +
At $299, Epson EcoTank ET-2850 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cost.
Is Brother MFC-J4540DW worth the price? +
At $229, Brother MFC-J4540DW delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.
Does Epson EcoTank ET-2850 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.