Choose DCP-7025 if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 9 W vs 3.3 W
- Drum Model: DR-2000
- Higher Drum Yield: 12000 pages
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: 406.4 mm vs 355.6 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother DCP-7025 & HP M631z
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-7025 and M631z within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | DCP-7025 | M631z |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 432 mm | 661 mm |
| Depth | 395 mm | 658 mm |
| Height | 294 mm | 1234 mm |
| Weight | 9.45 kg | 65.1 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 460 W | 740 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 9 W | 3.3 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year next-business-day onsite limited warranty (US configuration) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 300 x 300 dpi |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | DCP-7025 | LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631z |
| Product Series | DCP | HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser All-in-One | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, copy, scan, fax |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-2000 | HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1500 pages | 11000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2500 pages | 41000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-2000 | — |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6 | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, envelopes, custom sizes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Recycled, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope | Plain, light, bond, recycled, heavy, labels, card stock, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 251 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 251 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed + ADF | Flatbed scanner with 150-sheet automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 x 2400 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 120 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 120 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | 35 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 20 ppm | 52 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 5.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 300000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 5,000-30,000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 20 s | — |
| Processor Speed | — | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 2304 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 MB | 3072 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 320 GB |
| Print Languages | GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3 | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript 3 emulation, native PDF, Apple AirPrint |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 20 cpm | 52 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 300 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 9999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400% |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M631z if you need:
- Ethernet
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Mobile Printing: HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
What is the difference between DCP-7025 and M631z?
DCP-7025 and M631z share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal), Maximum Custom Media Width (215.9 mm).
The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-7025: Print, Scan, Copy, M631z: Print, copy, scan, fax); Black Print Speed A4 (DCP-7025: 20 ppm, M631z: 52 ppm); Print Resolution (DCP-7025: 2400 x 600 dpi, M631z: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (DCP-7025: —, M631z: Yes).
DCP-7025 may suit users who need its differing values, while M631z benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.