Compare Brother DCP-T730DW vs HP DeskJet 2820e All-in-One
In this technical comparison between the Brother DCP-T730DW 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 $210 - $250 USD and £59.00 / $70.00.
| Specifications |
Brother DCP-T730DW |
HP DeskJet 2820e All-in-One |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | 2025 | 2024 |
| Type | ||
| Technology | Ink Tank System (Refillable) | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Copy, Scan |
| Color / Monochrome | Color & Monochrome | Color |
| Print speed | Up to 16.0 ipm (Mono) / 15.5 ipm (Color); Up to 27 ppm (Mono) / 23 ppm (Color) in Eco Mode | Black (ISO): Up to 7.5 ppm Color (ISO): Up to 5.5 ppm |
| Resolution | Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi (Windows) | Black: Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi Color: Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi (on selected HP photo papers) |
| Duplex printing | Yes (Automatic, up to A4/Letter) | Manual (driver support provided) |
| Max paper size | A4 / Letter / Legal | A4 (also supports B5, A6, and DL envelopes) |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed with CIS (Contact Image Sensor) + 20-sheet ADF | Flatbed |
| Scan resolution | Optical: Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi (Flatbed) / Up to 1200 x 600 dpi (ADF) | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (Optical) |
| Copy speed | Up to 13.0 ipm (Mono) / 10.5 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 per set | 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, Envelopes (C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch) | Plain paper, photo paper, brochure paper, envelopes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band (2.4GHz / 5.0GHz) IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (Dual-band) |
| Ethernet | No (Relies on Wireless/USB) | No |
| Mobile printing | Brother Mobile Connect, AirPrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct | HP app, Apple AirPrint, Chrome OS, Mopria-certified |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | 1-Line LCD (16 characters) | Icon LCD display |
| Buttons | Physical buttons for Power, Scan, Copy, and Menu navigation | 7 buttons (Power, Cancel, Resume, Info, Wi-Fi, Color Copy, Black Copy) |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | Ready: 2.5W | Sleep: 0.6W | Off: 0.15W | Copying: ~16W | 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) × 343 mm (D) × 182.5 mm (H) | 425 x 304 x 154 mm (Minimum) |
| Weight | 8.6 kg | 3.42 kg |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | DCP-T730DW Printer, Full Ink Set (BK/C/M/Y), Power Cord, USB Cable (in some regions), Quick Setup Guide. | Printer, Setup Black Cartridge, Setup Tri-color Cartridge, Regulatory flyer, Setup guide, Reference guide, Power cord. |
| Price | Approximately $210 - $250 USD | £59.00 / $70.00 |
| Full Details | DCP-T730DW - Full Specifications | DeskJet 2820e All-in-One - Full Specifications |