HP OfficeJet Pro vs Brother MFC-L2710DW: TCO over 3 Years
By Marcus Nolan · Senior Editor
Published April 22, 2026
The Inkjet vs Laser Showdown
When choosing between HP’s OfficeJet Pro inkjet printers and Brother’s MFC-L2710DW laser printer, the upfront price is just the beginning. Here’s how the costs stack up over 3 years for a typical home office printing 500 pages/month:
Hardware Costs
- HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e (B07VVK39F7): $299
- Brother MFC-L2710: $349
Consumables (3-Year Projection)
| Component | HP OfficeJet Pro | Brother MFC-L2710DW |
|---|---|---|
| Ink/Toner | $1,287 | $492 |
| Paper (5,000 sheets) | $150 | $150 |
| Maintenance Kits | $0 | $89 |
| Total | $1,736 | $731 |
Key Findings
- Toner Wins on Volume: Brother’s TN-760 high-yield cartridge (B08616PS69) prints ~3,000 pages for $92 vs HP’s 902XL cartridge at $45 for just 825 pages.
- Inkjet Hidden Costs: HP’s automatic cartridge cleaning consumes 15-20% of ink capacity annually.
- Laser Reliability: No printhead clogs mean fewer service interruptions for laser users.
When Inkjet Makes Sense
- Photo/color printing needs
- Very low volume (under 200 pages/month)
- Need all-in-one scanning features
For most home offices printing primarily documents, the Brother laser’s $1,005 savings over 3 years makes it our recommended choice.