Epson EcoTank ET-2720 vs Brother MFC-J4335DW: Which Printer Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Dec 15, 2025 04:56 PM

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TypeAll-In-One

TechnologyInkjet

SuperTank Yes

Wireless Yes

ColorYes

Duplex Printing Manual

Print Technology Inkjet

TypeAll-In-One

SuperTank No

Wireless Yes

ColorYes

Duplex Printing Automatic

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Our Verdict

Epson EcoTank ET-2720

Brother MFC-J4335DW

The Brother MFC-J4335DW is a better printer overall compared to the Epson EcoTank ET-2720. The Brother prints faster, supports automatic duplex printing, and produces far more accurate colors. It also feels better built, has a better display and physical keypad, built-in fax, and an automatic document feeder. On the other hand, the Epson uses a supertank ink system for far better page yields and a cheaper cost-per-print, and aside from the disappointing color accuracy, produces much better-looking photos.

Variants

Epson EcoTank ET-2720 (Black)
Epson EcoTank ET-2720 (White)

MFC-J4335DW (White)
MFC-J4535DW (White)

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Epson EcoTank ET-2720

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MFC-J4335DW

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Epson EcoTank ET-2720

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MFC-J4535DW

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MFC-J4345DW

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MFC-J4345DW XL

Notice: Two or more of the products being compared have been tested with different test methodologies. Some of the results aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our printers test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Home

7.8

8.0

Cartridge

9.2

Color Accuracy

2.9

6.1

Color Gamut

8.5

6.0

Black & White Documents

8.0

9.0

Scanner Features

6.2

7.6

Color Documents

7.5

9.0

Cost-Per-Print

9.6

Full Comparison

Home

7.8

8.0

Small Office

7.3

7.9

Student

8.0

Set-And-Forget

7.2

6.2

Photo

7.5

7.4

Page Yield

9.2

Printing Speed

5.0

7.6

Document Quality

8.0

9.0

Scanning

7.1

8.3

Color Quality

5.7

Recurring Costs

Design

Build Quality

6.0

8.0

Build Quality Close Up

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Brother MFC-J4335DW Build Quality Close Up

Type

All-In-One

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Dimensions

0.0

7.9

ISO View Picture

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Height

6.9" (17.5 cm)

7.1" (18.0 cm)

Width

14.7" (37.3 cm)

17.3" (44.0 cm)

Depth

13.6" (34.5 cm)

13.5" (34.3 cm)

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Max Height

9.6" (24.5 cm)

8.1" (20.5 cm)

Max Width

14.7" (37.3 cm)

17.3" (44.0 cm)

Max Depth

23.2" (59.0 cm)

18.3" (46.5 cm)

Weight

9.4 lbs (4.3 kg)

18.6 lbs (8.4 kg)

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Display Screen

6.0

7.0

Display Screen Picture

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Display Screen

Yes

Display Screen Size

1.5" (3.7 cm)

1.8" (4.5 cm)

Touchscreen

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Cartridge

9.2

Cartridge Picture In The Printer

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Brother MFC-J4335DW Cartridge Picture In The Printer

Technology

Inkjet

SuperTank

Yes

Photo Cartridge

Color

Yes

Number Of Color Cartridges

Black Cartridge Model

T522 BK

LC406 BK

Tested Black Page Yield

179.53 prints

120 prints

Estimated Black Page Yield

3,411 prints

2,280 prints

Color Cartridge Model

T522 Multi-Color

LC406 C/M/Y

Tested Color Page Yield

190 prints

36 prints

Estimated Color Page Yield

4,042 prints

825 prints

Third-Party Cartridge

No Cartridges

Ink Type

Dye

Dye And Pigment

High Yield Cartridge

No Cartridge

Yes

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Expected Maintenance

6.0

Ink Related Maintenance

Expected

Drum Unit

No Drum Unit

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Risk Of Clogging

4.0

Print Technology

Inkjet

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Scanner Features

6.2

7.6

Scanner Flatbed Picture

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Scanner

Flatbed

ADF + Flatbed

ADF Capacity

N/A

20 pages

Scan Speed

2 PPM

20 PPM

Duplex Scanning

Max Flatbed Scan Size

8.5" x 11"

Max ADF Scan Size

No ADF

8.5" x 14"

Flatbed Hinge Adjustability

0.00" (0 mm)

0.96" (24 mm)

Fax

Yes

Copy

Yes

OCR Included

Software

Built-in

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Ease Of Unclogging

Printhead Location

In The Printer

Printhead Serviceability

Not User Replaceable

High Flushing Volume

Yes

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In The Box

In the Box Picture

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Scan Quality

8.0

9.5

Scan Quality Photo

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Max Scan Resolution

1,200 DPI

Max Scan Color Depth

24Bit

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Battery

Advertised Battery Life

N/A

Tested Charging Time

N/A

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Efficiency

Cost-Per-Print

9.6

Printer Total Cost

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Black Cartridge Price

13.99 US$

32.99 US$

Color Cartridge Price

41.95 US$

64.49 US$

Black-Only Printing Cost

0.004 US$/print

0.014 US$/print

Color Printing Cost

0.010 US$/print

0.078 US$/print

Photo Printing Cost

0.028 US$/print

0.202 US$/print

Ink Subscription

Optional

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Printing Speed

5.0

7.6

Printing Speed Video

Black Only Text Document

7 PPM

17 PPM

Color Document

5 PPM

15 PPM

Photo Printing Time

87.0 s

55.6 s

Single Page Out Time (Black Only)

13.0 s

11.3 s

Duplex Printing

Manual

Automatic

Input Tray Capacity

100 pages

150 pages

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Document

Black & White Documents

8.0

9.0

B&W Document Picture

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Brother MFC-J4335DW B&W Document Picture

Color Ink Needed For Black & White

Yes

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Color Documents

7.5

9.0

Color Document Picture

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Brother MFC-J4335DW Color Document Picture

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Cost-Per-Print

9.6

Printer Total Cost

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Black Cartridge Price

13.99 US$

32.99 US$

Color Cartridge Price

41.95 US$

64.49 US$

Black-Only Printing Cost

0.004 US$/print

0.014 US$/print

Color Printing Cost

0.010 US$/print

0.078 US$/print

Photo Printing Cost

0.028 US$/print

0.202 US$/print

Ink Subscription

Optional

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Printing Speed

5.0

7.6

Printing Speed Video

Black Only Text Document

7 PPM

17 PPM

Color Document

5 PPM

15 PPM

Photo Printing Time

87.0 s

55.6 s

Single Page Out Time (Black Only)

13.0 s

11.3 s

Duplex Printing

Manual

Automatic

Input Tray Capacity

100 pages

150 pages

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Document Printing Sizes

Letter (8.5" x 11")

Yes

Legal (8.5" x 14")

Yes

Tabloid (11" x 17")

A6 (105mm x 148mm)

Yes

A5 (148mm x 210mm)

Yes

A4 (210mm x 297mm)

Yes

Max Paper Weight

297 g/m²

220 g/m²

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Scanner

Scanner Features

6.2

7.6

Scanner Flatbed Picture

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Scanner

Flatbed

ADF + Flatbed

ADF Capacity

N/A

20 pages

Scan Speed

2 PPM

20 PPM

Duplex Scanning

Max Flatbed Scan Size

8.5" x 11"

Max ADF Scan Size

No ADF

8.5" x 14"

Flatbed Hinge Adjustability

0.00" (0 mm)

0.96" (24 mm)

Fax

Yes

Copy

Yes

OCR Included

Software

Built-in

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Scan Quality

8.0

9.5

Scan Quality Photo

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Max Scan Resolution

1,200 DPI

Max Scan Color Depth

24Bit

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Photo

Color Gamut

8.5

6.0

Parrots Picture

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Color Range Picture

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Color Accuracy

2.9

6.1

Friends Picture

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Color dE Picture

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Color dE Graph

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Average Color dE

12.36

8.09

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Small Details

9.0

Small Details Photo

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Max Print Resolution (DPI)

5760 x 1440

1200 x 6000

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Photo Printing Sizes

9.5

8.0

Glossy Paper (4" x 6")

Yes

Glossy Paper (5" x 7")

Yes

Glossy Paper (8" x 10")

Yes

Glossy Paper (8.5" x 11")

Yes

Glossy Paper (13" x 19")

Borderless Printing

Yes

Mobile App And Connectivity

Connectivity

7.0

Inputs Picture

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Wireless

Yes

Wi-Fi via Router

Yes

Wi-Fi Direct

Yes

Bluetooth

Ethernet

USB Input To Computer

Yes

External Storage Support

Apple AirPrint

Yes

Mopria Print Service

Yes

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Mobile App

9.5

App Printscreen

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Mobile App

Yes

App Name

Epson iPrint

Brother Mobile Connect

iOS

Yes

Android

Yes

Photo (JPEG, PNG)

Android and iOS

PDF

Android and iOS

Microsoft Office Files

Android Only

Android and iOS

Text Files (TXT)

Android Only

Android and iOS

Webpages (HTML)

Android Only

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OS Compatibility

Windows

Fully

macOS

Fully

Chrome OS

Fully

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Epson EcoTank ET-2720

White

MFC-J4335DW

Black

Epson EcoTank ET-2720

White

MFC-J4535DW

White

MFC-J4345DW

White

MFC-J4345DW XL