Choose DCP-8025D if you need:
- Security Features: Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management
- Higher Width: 532 mm
- Higher Depth: 444 mm
- Higher Height: 469 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother DCP-8025D & HL-5170DN
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-8025D and HL-5170DN within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | DCP-8025D | HL-5170DN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 532 mm | — |
| Depth | 444 mm | — |
| Height | 469 mm | — |
| Weight | 18.8 kg | — |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 450 W | 460 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 14 W | 6 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | DCP-8025D | HL-5170DN |
| Product Series | DCP | HL Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser All-in-One | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-3030 / TN-3060 | TN-3060 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3500 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6700 pages | 6700 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-3000 | DR-3000 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 20000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | — |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6 | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 69.9 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 116 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 406.4 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Recycled, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope, Thick | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Transparency, Envelope, Label |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 161 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 550 sheets | 550 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed + ADF | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 x 2400 dpi | — |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 16 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 9 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 12 s | 10 s |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | — |
| Processor Speed | — | 133 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 128 MB | 160 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3 | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 16 cpm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-5170DN if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 460 W vs 450 W
- Higher Black Print Speed A4: 20 ppm vs 16 ppm
- Higher Black Duplex Print Speed: 9 ipm
- Higher Processor Speed: 133 MHz
What is the difference between DCP-8025D and HL-5170DN?
DCP-8025D and HL-5170DN share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (2400 x 600 dpi), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-8025D: Print, Scan, Copy, HL-5170DN: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (DCP-8025D: 16 ppm, HL-5170DN: 20 ppm).
DCP-8025D may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-5170DN benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.