Brother vs Epson Ink & Toner

Side-by-side price-per-page comparison across 143 tracked products.

As of August 2026, Brother runs a median of $0.048/page across 129 tracked products while Epson runs a median of $0.244/page across 14 products on BuyPerUnit. Brother is roughly 80% cheaper per page on the median.

Brother

Better Value

Median $/page (all tracked)$0.048/page

Best $/page$0.0025/page

Products tracked129

Cartridge$0.056/page median · 91 tracked

Toner$0.032/page median · 38 tracked

Cheapest Product

Brother - Genuine BTD180C High-Yield Cyan Ink Bottle

5K pages · $12.29 · bestbuy

Epson

Median $/page (all tracked)$0.244/page

Best $/page$0.042/page

Products tracked14

Cartridge$0.244/page median · 14 tracked

TonerNo Epson toner tracked

Cheapest Product

Epson - 702XL High-Yield Ink Cartridge - Black

1.1K pages · $45.99 · bestbuy

Top Products Compared

Brand	Product	Type	Page Yield	$/page	Price	Retailer
Brother	Brother - Genuine BTD180C High-Yield Cyan Ink Bottle	Cartridge	5K pages	$0.0025/page	$12.29	bestbuy
Epson	Epson - 702XL High-Yield Ink Cartridge - Black	Cartridge	1.1K pages	$0.042/page	$45.99	bestbuy
Brother	Brother - Genuine BTD180M High-Yield Magenta Ink Bottle	Cartridge	5K pages	$0.0025/page	$12.29	bestbuy
Epson	Epson - 410XL High-Yield Ink Cartridge - Black	Cartridge	530 pages	$0.054/page	$28.59	bestbuy
Brother	Brother - Genuine BTD180Y High-Yield Yellow Ink Bottle	Cartridge	5K pages	$0.0025/page	$12.29	bestbuy
Epson	Epson - 215 Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge - Black	Cartridge	250 pages	$0.097/page	$24.19	bestbuy
Brother	Brother - Genuine BTD180BK High-Yield Black Ink Bottle	Cartridge	7.5K pages	$0.0028/page	$20.99	bestbuy
Epson	Epson - 802 Standard Capacity Ink Cartridges - Cyan/Magenta/Yellow	Cartridge	650 pages	$0.143/page	$92.95	bestbuy
Brother	Brother - Genuine BTD180 3PK 3-Pack of High-Yield Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Ink Bottles	Cartridge	5K pages	$0.0066/page	$32.99	bestbuy
Epson	Epson - 215 2-Pack Standard Capacity Ink Cartridges - Black/Multicolor	Cartridge	200 pages	$0.230/page	$45.95	bestbuy

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Brother runs cheaper per page overall at a median of $0.048/page compared to Epson's $0.244/page, roughly 80% less per page on the median.

Brother's best deal is the Brother - Genuine BTD180C High-Yield Cyan Ink Bottle (5K pages) at $0.0025/page, while Epson's cheapest option is the Epson - 702XL High-Yield Ink Cartridge - Black (1.1K pages) at $0.042/page.

Price per page is a starting point, not the whole picture. OEM cartridges carry a warranty guarantee that compatible cartridges don't, and printer compatibility varies by model. Check individual product pages before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brother or Epson cheaper per page for ink and toner?

As of August 2026, Brother runs a median of $0.048/page across 129 tracked in-stock products, compared to Epson at $0.244/page across 14 products. Brother is roughly 80% cheaper per page on the median.

Brother vs Epson toner: which is cheaper per page?

Brother toner runs a median of $0.032/page, from 38 tracked toner cartridges. BuyPerUnit does not currently track any in-stock Epson toner cartridges.

How many Brother and Epson ink and toner products does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 129 in-stock Brother products and 14 in-stock Epson products in printer ink and toner, ranked by price per page.

What is the cheapest Brother ink or toner per page?

The cheapest Brother option BuyPerUnit tracks is the Brother - Genuine BTD180C High-Yield Cyan Ink Bottle at $0.0025/page ($12.29 for 5K pages).

What is the cheapest Epson ink or toner per page?

The cheapest Epson option BuyPerUnit tracks is the Epson - 702XL High-Yield Ink Cartridge - Black at $0.042/page ($45.99 for 1.1K pages).

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