Brother vs HP Ink & Toner
Side-by-side price-per-page comparison across 316 tracked products.
As of July 2026, Brother runs a median of $0.054/page across 105 tracked products while HP runs a median of $0.069/page across 211 products on BuyPerUnit. Brother is roughly 22% cheaper per page on the median.
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SPEEDYINKS Compatible Toner Cartridge Replacement for HP 90X HighYield (Black) for use in HP Enterprise 600 M601dn, 600 M602dn, 600 M602n, 60024K pages · $38.99 · newegg
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Which Should You Buy?
Based on current pricing data, Brother runs cheaper per page overall at a median of $0.054/page compared to HP's $0.069/page, roughly 22% less per page on the median.
Brother's best deal is the Brother - Genuine BTD180M High-Yield Magenta Ink Bottle (5K pages) at $0.0025/page, while HP's cheapest option is the SPEEDYINKS Compatible Toner Cartridge Replacement for HP 90X HighYield (Black) for use in HP Enterprise 600 M601dn, 600 M602dn, 600 M602n, 600 (24K pages) at $0.0016/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 HP cheaper per page for ink and toner?
As of July 2026, Brother runs a median of $0.054/page across 105 tracked in-stock products, compared to HP at $0.069/page across 211 products. Brother is roughly 22% cheaper per page on the median.
Brother vs HP toner: which is cheaper per page?
Brother toner runs a median of $0.033/page, from 27 tracked toner cartridges. HP toner runs a median of $0.027/page, from 92 tracked toner cartridges.
How many Brother and HP ink and toner products does BuyPerUnit track?
BuyPerUnit currently tracks 105 in-stock Brother products and 211 in-stock HP 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 BTD180M High-Yield Magenta Ink Bottle at $0.0025/page ($12.29 for 5K pages).
What is the cheapest HP ink or toner per page?
The cheapest HP option BuyPerUnit tracks is the SPEEDYINKS Compatible Toner Cartridge Replacement for HP 90X HighYield (Black) for use in HP Enterprise 600 M601dn, 600 M602dn, 600 M602n, 600 at $0.0016/page ($38.99 for 24K pages).