HP Envy 6455e
Score: 44/100
Brother MFC-J4355DW
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Brother INKvestment MFC-J4355DW is a compact all-in-one inkjet offering high-yield cartridges, automatic duplex printing, and strong cloud and mobile connectivity. It excels for document-centric tasks but lacks automatic duplex scanning and a larger display.
The HP Envy 6455e is a compact all-in-one inkjet printer offering high-resolution color output, automatic duplex printing and strong wireless/mobile support. It excels at photo printing and easy setup, but lacks a built-in display and duplex scanning, and its ink cartridges are not refill-friendly.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20 ppmbest | 20 ppmbest | |
1,200 dpibest | 1,200 dpibest | |
1 years | 2 yearsbest | |
1,000 pages | 30,000 pagesbest | |
100 pages | 150 pagesbest | |
2best | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.16 kgbest | 8.89 kg |
| ↓ lower better | 4 W | 3 Wbest |
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General(1) | ||
Print Technology | Inkjet | inkjet |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Paper Handling(2) | ||
Monthly Duty Cycle (pages) | 1000 pages | 30000 pages |
Input Tray Capacity (pages) | 100 pages | 150 pages |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.16 kg | 8.89 kg |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Ready) (W) | 4 W | 3.0 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Envy 6455e for its sharp print quality, respectable speeds, and eco-friendly credentials, while noting the lack of a display and modest copy performance. The low ink cost and optional HP+ services are seen as strong value adds, but the printer's reliance on software for scanning and its limited hardware controls keep it in the entry-level segment.
Everyday users praise the printer's straightforward setup, strong wireless and mobile printing, and good photo results, especially on heavy paper. Recurring frustrations center on the app-only scanning workflow, slower scanner speed, and the inability to use third-party inks due to firmware restrictions.
Professional reviewers praise the MFC-J4355DW for its cost-effective INKvestment cartridge system, solid all-in-one performance, and rare inclusion of automatic duplex printing at its price tier.
Everyday users consistently commend the printer's crisp text quality, high-yield ink that lets them "set it and forget it," and the ease of wireless and cloud setup, while noting frustrations with manual duplex scanning and the small screen.
“"very basic starter printer" that "can only be controlled by your phone or computer."”
“Easy setup and intuitive HP Smart App experience.”
“Reliable wireless printing from phones and tablets.”
