Compare Brother DCP-T236 vs HP DeskJet 2855e
In this technical comparison between the Brother DCP-T236 and the HP DeskJet 2855e, 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 Approximately $70 - $90 USD.
| Specifications |
Brother DCP-T236 |
HP DeskJet 2855e |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | 2025 | 2024 |
| Type | ||
| Technology | Refillable Ink Tank System | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Color / Monochrome | Color & Monochrome | Color & Monochrome |
| Print speed | Up to 16.0 ipm (Mono) / 9.0 ipm (Color); Draft speeds up to 27 ppm (Mono) / 11 ppm (Color) | Up to 7.5 ppm (Mono) / 5.5 ppm (Color) |
| 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 | No (Manual Only) | Yes (Manual Only – driver support provided) |
| Max paper size | A4, Letter, Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, Executive | A4, Letter, Legal |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed (CIS) | Flatbed (CIS) |
| 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) | Up to 6 cpm (Mono) / 3 cpm (Color) --- Copy Settings: Auto-enlarge (via HP Smart App); Up to 9 copies |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | BTD100BK (Black) and BT5000 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) | HP 67 Cartridges (1 Black, 1 Tri-color) |
| Ink cost / page yield | Black: ~7,500 pages | Color: ~5,000 pages | Standard: ~120 (BK) / ~100 (Color) | XL: ~240 (BK) / ~200 (Color) |
| Number of colors | 4 Colors (CMYK) | 4 Colors (CMYK) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Input tray capacity | Up to 150 sheets (80 gsm) + 1-sheet Manual Feed Slot | Up to 60 sheets |
| Output tray capacity | Up to 50 sheets | Up to 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 (Self-healing Wi-Fi) |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Mobile printing | No | HP Smart app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Chrome OS |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | No LCD (Status LED indicators for Power and Ink) | Icon LCD Display (Shows ink levels, Wi-Fi status, and copy count) |
| Buttons | Physical buttons (Power, Mono Copy, Color Copy, Stop/Shortcut) | Physical buttons for Power, Cancel, Resume, Info, Wi-Fi, and Color/Mono Copy |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | Copying: ~13W | Ready: 2.0W | Sleep: 0.6W | Off: 0.15W | Ready: 2.8W | Sleep: 1.4W | Off: 0.3W |
| Noise level | Approx. 55.0 dB(A) | Approx. 54.0 dB(A) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Size | 390 mm (W) x 343 mm (D) x 148.5 mm (H) | 425 mm (W) x 304 mm (D) x 154 mm (H) |
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 3.42 kg (Extremely lightweight and portable) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | DCP-T236 Printer, 1 set of Ink Bottles (BK/C/M/Y), USB Cable, Power Cord, Quick Setup Guide | HP DeskJet 2855e, Setup Black/Tri-color Cartridges, Regulatory flyer, Setup guide, Power cord |
| Price | Approximately $120 - $145 USD | Approximately $70 - $90 USD |
| Full Details | DCP-T236 - Full Specifications | DeskJet 2855e - Full Specifications |