The Brother MFC-J4335DW uses Brother's INKvestment Tank system — a large-capacity ink reservoir that gives you approximately 3,000 black and 1,500 color pages per fill-up. The HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e uses standard cartridges (or HP Instant Ink subscription). Both are capable all-in-one printers around the $180–200 price point, but they differ significantly in ink economics and feature sets.
Quick Summary
Specs Comparison
| Feature | Brother MFC-J4335DW | HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$180 | ~$180 |
| Ink system | INKvestment Tank (high-capacity) | Standard cartridges (or Instant Ink) |
| Black ink/cartridge yield | ~3,000 pages (LC406XL) | ~1,750 pages (962XL) |
| Black cost per page | ~$0.008 (LC406XL) | ~$0.015 (962XL) |
| Print speed (black) | 20ppm | 20ppm |
| Auto duplex | Yes | Yes |
| ADF capacity | 50 sheets | 35 sheets |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Fax | Yes | Yes |
| Display | 2.7" touchscreen | 2.7" color touchscreen |
| Subscription required | No | Optional (HP+) |
| Annual ink cost (300 pgs/mo) | ~$29 | ~$54 (XL carts) |
Pros & Cons
Brother MFC-J4335DW ✅
- Lower per-page ink cost (~$0.008)
- Largest ADF in class (50 sheets)
- No subscription required
- High-capacity cartridges reduce refill frequency
HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e ✅
- HP Smart app ecosystem
- Instant Ink option for low-volume users
- Excellent HP app integration
- Widely available at retail
Which Should You Buy?
📄 Scenario 1: Heavy document printing, scan multi-page documents
Brother's 50-sheet ADF is a significant advantage for scanning/copying documents. Combined with lower per-page costs, the MFC-J4335DW is the better workhorse for document-heavy offices.
→ Pick: Brother MFC-J4335DW
📱 Scenario 2: Deep into the Apple/HP app ecosystem
If you use HP's Smart app extensively and want Instant Ink subscription flexibility, the HP 8025e integrates more seamlessly with HP's ecosystem. Instant Ink can be cost-effective for moderate users.
→ Pick: HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e
💰 Scenario 3: Want lowest possible running costs without subscription
Brother's LC406XL cartridges deliver ~$0.008/page without any subscription. That's nearly 2× cheaper than HP's XL cartridges. Over a year at 300 pages/month, you save ~$25 on ink.
→ Pick: Brother MFC-J4335DW
FAQs
Which has a bigger ADF — Brother or HP?▾
Brother MFC-J4335DW has a 50-sheet ADF; HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e has a 35-sheet ADF. Brother wins significantly for multi-page scanning and copying.
Is Brother MFC-J4335DW INKvestment worth it?▾
Yes — the INKvestment Tank system delivers high-yield cartridges (~3,000 black pages) at lower per-page cost than standard HP cartridges. No subscription required. At 200+ pages/month, the savings add up quickly.
Can HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e work without Instant Ink?▾
Yes, but avoid activating HP+. Without HP+ enrollment, you can use standard HP 962XL cartridges. With HP+ activated, you're locked into Instant Ink subscription cartridges.