Compare Brother DCP-T236 vs HP DeskJet 2820e All-in-One
In this technical comparison between the Brother DCP-T236 and the HP DeskJet 2820e All-in-One, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approximately $120 - $145 USD and £59.00 / $70.00.
| Specifications |
Brother DCP-T236 |
HP DeskJet 2820e All-in-One |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | 2025 | 2024 |
| Type | ||
| Technology | Refillable Ink Tank System | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Copy, Scan |
| Color / Monochrome | Color & Monochrome | Color |
| Print speed | Up to 16.0 ipm (Mono) / 9.0 ipm (Color); Draft speeds up to 27 ppm (Mono) / 11 ppm (Color) | Black (ISO): Up to 7.5 ppm Color (ISO): Up to 5.5 ppm |
| Resolution | Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi (Windows) / 1200 x 3600 dpi (Mac) | Black: Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi Color: Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi (on selected HP photo papers) |
| Duplex printing | No (Manual Only) | Manual (driver support provided) |
| Max paper size | A4, Letter, Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, Executive | A4 (also supports B5, A6, and DL envelopes) |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed (CIS) | Flatbed |
| Scan resolution | Optical: Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (Optical) |
| Copy speed | Up to 8.0 ipm (Mono) / 3.0 ipm (Color) | lack (ISO): Up to 6 cpm Color (ISO): Up to 3 cpm |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | BTD100BK (Black) and BT5000 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) | Pigment-based (black); Dye-based (tri-color) |
| Ink cost / page yield | Black: ~7,500 pages | Color: ~5,000 pages | Standard (HP 305): ~120 pages black / ~100 pages color High Yield (HP 305XL): ~240 pages black / ~200 pages color |
| Number of colors | 4 Colors (CMYK) | 4 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Input tray capacity | Up to 150 sheets (80 gsm) + 1-sheet Manual Feed Slot | 60 sheets |
| Output tray capacity | Up to 50 sheets | 25 sheets |
| Supported media | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled (64-220 gsm) | Plain paper, photo paper, brochure paper, envelopes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | No | Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (Dual-band) |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Mobile printing | No | HP app, Apple AirPrint, Chrome OS, Mopria-certified |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | No LCD (Status LED indicators for Power and Ink) | Icon LCD display |
| Buttons | Physical buttons (Power, Mono Copy, Color Copy, Stop/Shortcut) | 7 buttons (Power, Cancel, Resume, Info, Wi-Fi, Color Copy, Black Copy) |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | Copying: ~13W | Ready: 2.0W | Sleep: 0.6W | Off: 0.15W | 2.8 W (Ready), 1.4 W (Sleep), 0.3 W (Off) |
| Noise level | Approx. 55.0 dB(A) | 6.1 B(A) (Acoustic Power) / 54 dB(A) (Acoustic Pressure) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Size | 390 mm (W) x 343 mm (D) x 148.5 mm (H) | 425 x 304 x 154 mm (Minimum) |
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 3.42 kg |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | DCP-T236 Printer, 1 set of Ink Bottles (BK/C/M/Y), USB Cable, Power Cord, Quick Setup Guide | Printer, Setup Black Cartridge, Setup Tri-color Cartridge, Regulatory flyer, Setup guide, Reference guide, Power cord. |
| Price | Approximately $120 - $145 USD | £59.00 / $70.00 |
| Full Details | DCP-T236 - Full Specifications | DeskJet 2820e All-in-One - Full Specifications |