The verdict
The MFC-J1360DW is the entry-level Brother pick. Brother's reliability at sub-$120 makes it the right buy for households that print monthly, not daily. Trade-offs are smaller paper tray and basic display.
Strengths
- +Cheapest pick by a wide margin — under $120
- +Consumer Reports recommended for budget buyers
- +Full all-in-one feature set (print, scan, copy, fax)
- +Brother's reliability reputation
Watch-outs
- −Smaller paper tray (100 sheets vs 150)
- −Print speed (12 ppm) slightly slower than MFC-J4355DW
- −Smaller 1.8" LCD (not touchscreen)
How it compares
Cheapest pick. Same Brother reliability as MFC-J4355DW at half the price. Smaller paper tray.
Who this is for
At a glance: occasional household printing (monthly use) on a tight budget.
Why you’d buy the Brother MFC-J1360DW
- Cheapest pick by a wide margin — under $120.
- Consumer Reports recommended for budget buyers.
- Full all-in-one feature set (print, scan, copy, fax).
Why you’d skip it
- Smaller paper tray (100 sheets vs 150).
- Print speed (12 ppm) slightly slower than MFC-J4355DW.
- Smaller 1.8" LCD (not touchscreen).
Rating sources
Our 4.4 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
