Compare Brother DCP-T730DW vs HP DeskJet 4222e
In this technical comparison between the Brother DCP-T730DW and the HP DeskJet 4222e, 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 $100.00.
| Specifications |
Brother DCP-T730DW |
HP DeskJet 4222e |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | 2025 | 2024 |
| Type | ||
| Technology | Ink Tank System (Refillable) | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Copy, Scan, Wireless, Send Mobile Fax |
| 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 | Up to 8.5 ppm (Black) / 5.5 ppm (Color) |
| Resolution | Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi (Windows) | Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi (Black) / 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi (Color) |
| Duplex printing | Yes (Automatic, up to A4/Letter) | Manual (driver support provided) |
| Max paper size | A4 / Letter / Legal | A4, B5, A6, DL envelope |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed with CIS (Contact Image Sensor) + 20-sheet ADF | Flatbed & 35-page Auto Document Feeder (ADF) |
| 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) | Up to 6 cpm (Black) / 3 cpm (Color) |
| 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 | HP 305 Standard: ~120 pages black / ~100 pages color HP 305XL High Yield: ~240 pages black / ~200 pages color |
| Number of colors | 4 Colors (CMYK) | 2 (1 Black, 1 Tri-color) |
| 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 |
| 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 | Dual-band Wi-Fi with self-healing capabilities |
| Ethernet | No (Relies on Wireless/USB) | No |
| Mobile printing | Brother Mobile Connect, AirPrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct | HP app, Apple AirPrint, 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), 1.53 W (Sleep), 0.3 W (Off) |
| Noise level | Approx. 55.0 dB(A) | 54 dB(A) (Active printing) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Size | 390 mm (W) × 343 mm (D) × 182.5 mm (H) | 428 ×332 ×200 mm |
| Weight | 8.6 kg | 4.82 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 | $100.00 |
| Full Details | DCP-T730DW - Full Specifications | DeskJet 4222e - Full Specifications |