Compare Brother DCP-T730DW vs HP Smart Tank 585
In this technical comparison between the Brother DCP-T730DW and the HP Smart Tank 585, 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 150 USD.
| Specifications |
Brother DCP-T730DW |
HP Smart Tank 585 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | 2025 | 2023 |
| Type | ||
| Technology | Ink Tank System (Refillable) | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Wireless |
| Color / Monochrome | Color & Monochrome | Color (4-color system) |
| 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 12 ppm (Black) / 5 ppm (Color) |
| Resolution | Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi (Windows) | Up to 1200×1200 rendered dpi (Black); Up to 4800×1200 optimized dpi (Color) |
| Duplex printing | Yes (Automatic, up to A4/Letter) | Manual |
| Max paper size | A4 / Letter / Legal | Legal (216×356 mm) / A4 |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed with CIS (Contact Image Sensor) + 20-sheet ADF | Flatbed only (CIS Sensor) |
| Scan resolution | Optical: Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi (Flatbed) / Up to 1200 x 600 dpi (ADF) | Up to 1200×1200 dpi (Optical) |
| Copy speed | Up to 13.0 ipm (Mono) / 10.5 ipm (Color) | Up to 10 cpm (Black) / 2 cpm (Color) |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | BTD100BK (Black) and BT5000 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) | Pigment-based (Black); Dye-based (Color) |
| Ink cost / page yield | Black: ~7,500 pages | Color: ~5,000 pages per set | Up to 6,000 pages (Black) / 6,000 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 | 100 sheets (Standard) |
| Output tray capacity | Up to 50 sheets | 30 sheets |
| Supported media | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled, Envelopes (C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch) | Plain paper, Matte/Glossy Brochure paper, Photo 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 | 2.4G Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct (Self-healing Wi-Fi) |
| Ethernet | No (Relies on Wireless/USB) | No |
| Mobile printing | Brother Mobile Connect, AirPrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct | HP Smart app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Bluetooth LE |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | 1-Line LCD (16 characters) | 1.2-inch iCON LCD Display |
| Buttons | Physical buttons for Power, Scan, Copy, and Menu navigation | "Smart Buttons" (Contextual backlit buttons: Power, Copy, Wi-Fi, Info) |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | Ready: 2.5W | Sleep: 0.6W | Off: 0.15W | Copying: ~16W | 3.02W (Ready), 1.1W (Sleep), 0.1W (Manual-Off) |
| Noise level | Approx. 55.0 dB(A) | ~50 dB(A) (Active printing) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Size | 390 mm (W) × 343 mm (D) × 182.5 mm (H) | 434.7×361.5×157.3 mm |
| Weight | 8.6 kg | 5.03 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, HP GT53XL Black bottle, HP GT52 CMY bottles, Printheads (Black & Tri-color), Power cord, Setup guide |
| Price | Approximately $210 - $250 USD | 150 USD |
| Full Details | DCP-T730DW - Full Specifications | Smart Tank 585 - Full Specifications |