Choose LaserWriter Select 360 if you need:
- Higher Depth: 464.8 mm vs 401 mm
- Higher Weight: 13.15 kg vs 11.5 kg
- Input Voltage: 100-115 V
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 20 W vs 5 W
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Apple LaserWriter Select 360 & Brother HL-5050
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LaserWriter Select 360 and HL-5050 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | LaserWriter Select 360 | HL-5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 381 mm | 382 mm |
| Depth | 464.8 mm | 401 mm |
| Height | 203.2 mm | 252 mm |
| Weight | 13.15 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 100-115 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | — | 460 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 20 W | 5 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Apple | Brother |
| Product Model | LaserWriter Select 360 | HL-5050 |
| Product Series | LaserWriter Select | HL Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | — | TN-3060 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 3000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | — | 6500 pages |
| Drum Model | — | DR-3000 |
| Drum Yield | — | 20000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | — |
| Supported Paper Sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, B5 | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | — | 69.8 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | — | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | — | 116 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | — | 406.4 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Textured, Transparency, Label, Envelope | Plain, Thin, Thick, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 135 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 800 sheets | 550 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | — | 150 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 10 ppm | 16 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | — | 12 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Processor Speed | 16 MHz | 133 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 7 MB | 16 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 MB | 144 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PostScript Level 2, PCL 5 | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850 |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-5050 if you need:
- USB
- Higher Width: 382 mm vs 381 mm
- Higher Height: 252 mm vs 203.2 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 460 W
What is the difference between LaserWriter Select 360 and HL-5050?
LaserWriter Select 360 and HL-5050 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer), Minimum Media Weight (60 g/m²).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (LaserWriter Select 360: 10 ppm, HL-5050: 16 ppm); Print Resolution (LaserWriter Select 360: 600 x 600 dpi, HL-5050: 2400 x 600 dpi).
LaserWriter Select 360 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-5050 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.