Skip to content
vsMars
Spec drill · Pages/min (color)

MFC-J5855DW vs MFC-L8905CDW

A side-by-side readout for pages/min (color).

Brother · MFC-J5855DW
30
Brother · MFC-L8905CDW
33
▲ Lead
VerdictMFC-L8905CDW wins on pages/min (color).
Context

Understanding pages/min (color)

Pages/min (color) is a numeric spec measured in raw units. On this metric, higher values are generally better, but returns diminish past category-typical thresholds — going from a low value to a mid value usually matters far more than going from a mid value to a high one. When comparing two products, focus on the percentage gap rather than the raw delta: a 200-unit lead means something very different at the low end of the range than at the high end. Pay attention to the unit, too — manufacturers sometimes quote peak or burst figures that are not sustained in real-world use. Cross-check the published number against independent measurements where possible, especially for performance and battery claims. Finally, remember that a single spec rarely tells the whole story; the Mars Score weighs pages/min (color) together with the rest of the spec sheet so one outlier doesn't distort the verdict.

This matchupMFC-L8905CDW's 33 is roughly 10% higher than MFC-J5855DW's 30 (a 3 gap). Whether that gap is noticeable depends on workload — small percentage gaps rarely change day-to-day experience, while gaps of 20% or more usually do.

Drill more

Other specs on this comparison

See the full Printers category for all products ranked by Mars Score.