HP
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Color inkjet · AIO · 20 ipm
80
/ 100
From $299
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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e if…
- ✓Fast 20 ipm color
- ✓Solid AIO with ADF
- ✓Smart features via HP+
Pick Brother MFC-J4540DW if…
- ✓Wireless printing (most)
- ✓Current-gen firmware
- ✓Mature driver support
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 80
vs 82 Brother MFC-J4540DW
Score breakdown
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
80 speed 88
quality 86
cost 70
reliability 86
Brother MFC-J4540DW
82 speed 78
quality 82
cost 80
reliability 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e | Brother MFC-J4540DW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Inkjet AIO |
| Speed | 20 ipm | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | — |
| ADF | Yes | — |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e
Pros
- +Fast 20 ipm color
- +Solid AIO with ADF
- +Smart features via HP+
Cons
- −Instant Ink subscription locks cartridges
- −HP DRM controversial
- −Runs out of ink quickly
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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e vs Brother MFC-J4540DW
Which is better, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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 OfficeJet Pro 9025e worth the price? +
At $299, HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in speed.
Is Brother MFC-J4540DW worth the price? +
At $229, Brother MFC-J4540DW delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in quality.
Does HP OfficeJet Pro 9025e 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.