Choose DCP-8025D if you need:
- Higher Width: 532 mm vs 355 mm
- Higher Depth: 444 mm vs 279.5 mm
- Higher Height: 469 mm vs 205 mm
- Higher Weight: 18.8 kg vs 5.6 kg
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother DCP-8025D & HP M211dw
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-8025D and M211dw within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | DCP-8025D | M211dw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Apple AirPrint; HP Smart; Mopria; Wi-Fi Direct |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management | Secure Boot; firmware integrity; runtime code integrity; password-protected EWS; TLS 1.2; SNMPv3; encrypted data at rest; account lockout |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 532 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 444 mm | 279.5 mm |
| Height | 469 mm | 205 mm |
| Weight | 18.8 kg | 5.6 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 450 W | 420 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 14 W | 0.5 W |
| Warranty | — | One-year limited warranty |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | DCP-8025D | Laserjet M211dw |
| Product Series | DCP | LaserJet M207-M212 |
| 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 | W1360A (136A); W1360X (136X) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3500 pages | 700 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6700 pages | 2600 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-3000 | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6 | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS) |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 152.4 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Recycled, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope, Thick | Cardstock; Envelopes; Labels; Laser paper; Plain paper; Postcards; Rough paper; Vellum |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 550 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 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 | 29 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 18 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 12 s | 7 s |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 20000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 200-2000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | — |
| Processor Speed | — | 500 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3 | PCLmS; URF; PWG |
| 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 M211dw if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Mobile Printing: Apple AirPrint; HP Smart; Mopria; Wi-Fi Direct
- Apple AirPrint
What is the difference between DCP-8025D and M211dw?
DCP-8025D and M211dw share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-8025D: Print, Scan, Copy, M211dw: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (DCP-8025D: 16 ppm, M211dw: 29 ppm); Print Resolution (DCP-8025D: 2400 x 600 dpi, M211dw: 600 x 600 dpi).
DCP-8025D may suit users who need its differing values, while M211dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.