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Brother MFC-8950DW Multifunctional

Brother MFC-8950DW Multifunctional

334 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 334 reviews of Brother MFC-8950DW Multifunctional. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and noise. The price and usability also get good views. There are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Brother MFC-8950DW Multifunctional is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Brother MFC-8950DW Multifunctional from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the performance. The price also gets good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Brother MFC-8950DW Multifunctional

alaTest has collected and analyzed 216 user reviews of Brother MFC-8950DW Multifunctional from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and noise. The price and usability also get good feedback, whereas there are some negative opinions about the reliability. Opinions are divided on the durability.

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74% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)

Brother MFC-8950DW

Although nearly identical in most ways to the Brother MFC-8910DW that I recently reviewed, the Brother MFC-8950DW , offers enough extra to be easily worth the extra cost. The key additions are a higher paper capacity, making it suitable for even...

Prints, scans, copies, and faxes. Duplex (two-sided) printing and duplex scanning. Touch-screen controls

Output quality is no better than par across the board. Speed is similarly acceptable but unimpressive

The Brother MFC-8950DW can serve as a heavy-duty mono laser MFP in a micro or small office, with excellent paper handling and the convenience of touch-screen controls.

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Print and Scan like a Pro

I had an 8910DW and it took a lot of punishment at the office but gave up the ghost after a year. This one looks a bit tougher. Also uses same cartridges as my last Brother.

High Capacity, Fast, Wireless

EXPENSIVE

Jul, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Freezes - Must be hard reset often.

I had an 8910DW and it took a lot of punishment at the office but gave up the ghost after a year. This one looks a bit tougher. Also uses same cartridges as my last Brother.

High Capacity, Fast, Wireless

EXPENSIVE

Jul, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Not dependable

I am reluctant to buy new toner or a new drum only to find out that the problem is still there. I have looked at the Brother trouble shooting web site. It's not very helpful. "Replace toner or drum". Please. How about a little more technical...

fast warm up for a laser, great speed, loads of copy & print options. I bought this for my classroom. It seemed to be a better option than fighting for one of the two printers in the building. It networked easily. Getting 200 copies fast and close was...

The printer worked well for a couple of months. Now it's output is fettered with narrow black lines across the page every 1/2 inch or so. I removed the toner and shook it and moved that little green tab on the back to dislodge any clumped toner. I...

Mar, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Short life span

I disliked that Brother only offers the Last Firmware on the support page. In my case, I would like the option of flashing older firmware to see if one of them might work better for us.

when it works, works well

Post warranty support is pretty poor. Only options given for troubleshooting slow and abnormal behavior was replace the motherboard and/or memory ; We used this unit for about 24-36 months. The last 6 months of its time in production, we fought bouts...

May, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Brother puts other brands to shame

Like many of you, I got tired of paying for junk products and getting ripped off buying over-priced factory toner cartridges. In all due fairness my Samsung does work well with generic cartridges, but is much slower than the Brother.

I own three laser printers, two HP Laserjets and a Samsung. Hewlett Packard is overpriced junk, my Samsung does a good job, but the Brother is the most outstanding laser printer that I have ever used or owned. It is lightning fast and quiet, and it...

None

Mar, 2014

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Disappointed

35,000 prints over 1 1/2 year, i.e. about what its supposed to be able to print per month, and its constantly squeaking. Motors, fuser, toner, drum replacements haven't fixed. If you buy, be sure to get an extended warranty and cross your fingers

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

MFC 8950DW

I had a 2 fold purpose for purchasing this machine: 1. I needed a landline fax to send faxes to IRS, and 2. I wanted a back up printer for my 6180DW for tax season. The 8950 uses the same toner cartridges We are very pleased with the print speed and...

Feb, 2016

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

BEST PRINTER EVER

I HAVE USED BROTHER PRINTERS FOR YEARS, BUT THIS IS MY FAVORITE. I HAVE A SMALL BUSINESS WITH LOTS OF PRINTING AND THIS MACHINE IS A WORKHORSE. GREAT PRICE FOR THE MACHINE AND THE TONER. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS MACHINE.

Jan, 2016

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

BEST PURCHASE EVER

The printer is one of the best that I have, I brought the printer from HP,DELL, Etc., but I never get and excellent quality and excellent product like Brother printer. I recommend this printer to everybody, it is a best one....

Dec, 2015

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