Printer Brother MFC-J497DW
Storm Score 72 out of 100
Reviews 1 published
Outlets 1 publications
Top Outlet RTINGS highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“The Brother MFC-J497DW is a decent budget printer for households and students, offering low ink costs and useful mobile app integration. However, it suffers from slow printing speeds, low cartridge yields, and limited connectivity options, making it unsuitable for small offices.”

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Rated 72 / 100
Tier Distribution 1 review total
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 1 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Budget printer for everyday use
  • Scanner with automatic document feeder
  • Mobile companion app integration
  • Low-cost ink cartridges
  • Decent photo printing quality

Points of Contention

  • Frequent cartridge replacement
  • Small input tray
  • No external storage support

Professional Reviews

1 review from 1 critic
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RTINGS

“The Brother MFC-J497DW is a poor printer for small or home offices.”

Acclaimed 72/100

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