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Epson EcoTank ET-2850 — EcoTank inkjet AIO
Epson

Epson EcoTank ET-2850

EcoTank inkjet AIO

86
/ 100
From $299
VS
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 wins by 4
Brother MFC-J4540DW — Inkjet AIO · 2023
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…

  • Wireless printing
  • AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • Good first-page-out time (laser models)

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 82
quality 86
cost 82
reliability 84
Brother MFC-J4540DW
82
speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80

Specs side-by-side

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 versus Brother MFC-J4540DW — full spec comparison
Spec Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Brother MFC-J4540DW
Type
EcoTank inkjet AIO
Inkjet AIO
Release year
2023

Epson EcoTank ET-2850

Pros
  • +Wireless printing
  • +AirPrint/Mopria compatible
  • +Good first-page-out time (laser models)
Cons
  • Ink subscription lock-in (HP)
  • Drum/toner replacement cost
  • Slow photo print on some inkjets

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 quality.

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.