Compare Brother DCP-J1050DW vs HP Smart Tank 5108
In this technical comparison between the Brother DCP-J1050DW and the HP Smart Tank 5108, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around between $100 – $140 and Approximately $170 - $210 USD.
| Specifications |
Brother DCP-J1050DW |
HP Smart Tank 5108 |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | 2021 | 2025 |
| Sensor Technology | ||
| Technology | Color Inkjet (Piezo with 210 nozzles for Black, 70x3 for Color) | HP Thermal Inkjet (Refillable Ink Tank) |
| Function | 3-in-1 (Print, Copy, Scan) | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Color / Monochrome | Both (supports 4 individual ink cartridges) | Color & Monochrome |
| Print speed | Up to 17.0 ipm (Mono) / 9.5 ipm (Color) | Up to 12.0 ipm (Mono) / 5.0 ipm (Color); Draft speeds up to 22 ppm (Mono) |
| Image Resolution | Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi (Windows) / 1200 x 3600 dpi (Mac) | Black: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi | Color: Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi |
| Duplex printing | es (Automatic, up to A4/LTR) | Yes (Manual Only – driver support provided) |
| Max paper size | A4 | A4, Letter, Legal (8.5 x 14 in) |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed (CIS - Contact Image Sensor) | Flatbed (CIS) |
| Scan resolution | Optical: Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi; Interpolated: Up to 19,200 x 19,200 dpi | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (Optical) |
| Copy speed | Up to 11.5 ipm (Mono) / 4.0 ipm (Color) | Up to 10 cpm (Mono) / 2 cpm (Color) --- Copy Settings: Reduce/Enlarge via HP Smart App; Up to 99 copies |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | LC421 Series (Innobella™ Ink) | HP GT53XL (Black) and HP GT52 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) |
| Ink cost / page yield | * Standard (LC421): Approx. 200 pages (Black & Color) High Yield (LC421XL): Approx. 500 pages (Black & Color) | Black: ~6,000 pages | Color: ~6,000 pages (included set) |
| Number of colors | 4 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) | 4 Colors (CMYK) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Input tray capacity | 150 sheets (80 g/m² plain paper) | Up to 100 sheets |
| Output tray capacity | 50 sheets | Up to 30 sheets |
| Supported media | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy (Cast/Resin), Recycled, Envelopes, Index cards | Plain paper, Matte/Glossy Brochure paper, Photo papers, Envelopes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n (Wireless LAN) & Wi-Fi Direct | Yes, built-in Self-healing Wi-Fi (2.4G), Wi-Fi Direct |
| Ethernet | No (This model is Wireless/USB only) | No |
| Mobile printing | Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Brother Mobile Connect app | HP Smart app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, HP Print Service Plugin (Android) |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | 4.5cm (1.8") TFT Color LCD | 1.2-inch iCON LCD (33 segments) |
| Buttons | Physical navigation buttons (OK, Back, Start, Stop) | "Smart" contextual buttons (Power, ID Copy, Color Copy, Black Copy, Wi-Fi, Info, Resume, Cancel) |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | Copying: ~13W | Ready: ~3W | Sleep: ~0.7W | Off: ~0.2W | Ready: 3.02W | Sleep: 1.10W | Off: 0.11W |
| Noise level | Approx. 53.5 dB(A) during operation | Approx. 56.8 dB(A) (Acoustic Pressure) |
| Body Dimensions | ||
| Size | 400 (W) x 343 (D) x 151 (H) mm | 434.7 mm (W) x 361.5 mm (D) x 157.3 mm (H) |
| Weight | Approx. 6.9 kg | 5.03 kg |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Printer, Inbox Ink Cartridges (approx. 200 pages), Power Supply Cord, Driver Software, Quick Set-up Guide (USB cable usually not included). | HP Smart Tank 5108, HP GT53XL Black bottle, HP GT52 CMY bottles, Power cord, Setup guide. |
| Price | between $100 – $140 | Approximately $170 - $210 USD |
| Full Details | DCP-J1050DW - Full Specifications | Smart Tank 5108 - Full Specifications |