HP
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
Mono laser refillable · 2023
80
/ 100
From $239
VS
Brother MFC-J4540DW wins by 2
Brother
Brother MFC-J4540DW
Inkjet AIO · 2023
82
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict
Brother MFC-J4540DW takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w lands at 80 and Brother MFC-J4540DW at 82. That puts Brother MFC-J4540DW ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick HP LaserJet Tank 1005w if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
Pick Brother MFC-J4540DW if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 80
vs 82 Brother MFC-J4540DW
Score breakdown
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
80 speed 76
quality 80
cost 80
reliability 78
Brother MFC-J4540DW
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP LaserJet Tank 1005w | Brother MFC-J4540DW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mono laser refillable | Inkjet AIO |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
HP LaserJet Tank 1005w
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: HP LaserJet Tank 1005w vs Brother MFC-J4540DW
Which is better, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w or Brother MFC-J4540DW? +
Brother MFC-J4540DW scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is HP LaserJet Tank 1005w worth the price? +
At $239, HP LaserJet Tank 1005w delivers a Specdex score of 80 — 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 HP LaserJet Tank 1005w 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.