The verdict
The MFC-J4355DW is the best-overall all-in-one under $300. Brother's INKvestment cartridges last roughly 6 months for a family printing homework and documents. Best for home + small office users who want low ongoing cost without paying for EcoTank.
Strengths
- +INKvestment Tank system — high-yield cartridges lasted ~1,200 pages in editorial testing
- +Print + scan + copy + fax with 2.7" color touchscreen
- +Wireless + USB + Ethernet connectivity
- +Auto-duplex printing standard
Watch-outs
- −INKvestment isn't an actual EcoTank-style refill system — it's cartridge-based
- −Print speed (13 ppm) trails business laser printers
- −Photo quality good but trails dedicated photo printers
How it compares
Best balance of features + ink longevity. More features than HP Envy 6555e. Cheaper than Epson EcoTank picks.
Who this is for
At a glance: home + small office users printing homework, tax forms, and occasional documents.
Why you’d buy the Brother MFC-J4355DW
- INKvestment Tank system — high-yield cartridges lasted ~1,200 pages in editorial testing.
- Print + scan + copy + fax with 2.7" color touchscreen.
- Wireless + USB + Ethernet connectivity.
Why you’d skip it
- INKvestment isn't an actual EcoTank-style refill system — it's cartridge-based.
- Print speed (13 ppm) trails business laser printers.
- Photo quality good but trails dedicated photo printers.
Rating sources
Our 4.7 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
