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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother DCP-8085DN & HP M209dw⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-8085DN and M209dw within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother DCP-8085DN⁩

⁦DCP-8085DN⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP Laserjet M209dw⁩

⁦M209dw⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦DCP-8085DN⁩ ⁦M209dw⁩
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 app; Mopria; Wi-Fi Direct
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features ⁦SSL/TLS, Secure Function Lock, Web-based management, IPv4/IPv6⁩ ⁦Secure Boot; firmware integrity; runtime code integrity; password-protected EWS; TLS 1.2; SNMPv3; encrypted data at rest; account lockout⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦531 mm⁩ ⁦355 mm⁩
Depth ⁦451 mm⁩ ⁦279.5 mm⁩
Height ⁦475 mm⁩ ⁦205 mm⁩
Weight ⁦18.4 kg⁩ ⁦5.6 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 V⁩ ⁦220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦680 W⁩ ⁦420 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦16 W⁩ ⁦0.5 W⁩
Warranty — One-year limited warranty
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦DCP-8085DN⁩ ⁦Laserjet M209dw⁩
Product Series DCP ⁦LaserJet M207-M212⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser All-in-One Monochrome laser printer
Printer Functions Print, Scan, Copy Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-620 / TN-650⁩ ⁦W1350A (135A); W1350X (135X)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦3000 pages⁩ ⁦700 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦8000 pages⁩ ⁦2400 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-620⁩ —
Drum Yield ⁦25000 pages⁩ —
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Folio⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS)⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.8 mm⁩ ⁦101.6 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ ⁦152.4 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦406.4 mm⁩ ⁦356 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Thin, Plain, Bond, Recycled, Thick, Transparency, Label, Envelope Cardstock; Envelopes; Labels; Laser paper; Plain paper; Postcards; Rough paper; Vellum
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦163 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 —
Duplex Scanning Yes —
ADF Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ —
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦30 ppm⁩ ⁦29 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦14 ipm⁩ ⁦18 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦8.5 s⁩ ⁦7 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦20000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦200-2000 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time ⁦18 s⁩ ⁦30 s⁩
Processor Speed ⁦300 MHz⁩ ⁦500 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦64 MB⁩ ⁦64 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦576 MB⁩ ⁦64 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850⁩ PCLmS; URF; PWG
Copying
Black Copy Speed ⁦30 cpm⁩ —
Copy Resolution ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩ —
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩ —
Copy Zoom Range 25-400 % —

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose DCP-8085DN if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦531 mm⁩ vs ⁦355 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦451 mm⁩ vs ⁦279.5 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦475 mm⁩ vs ⁦205 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦18.4 kg⁩ vs ⁦5.6 kg⁩

Choose M209dw if you need:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Mobile Printing: Apple AirPrint; HP app; Mopria; Wi-Fi Direct
  • Apple AirPrint

Overall, choosing between DCP-8085DN and M209dw depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes). They differ mainly on Wi-Fi. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between DCP-8085DN and M209dw?

DCP-8085DN and M209dw share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).

The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-8085DN: Print, Scan, Copy, M209dw: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (DCP-8085DN: ⁦30 ppm⁩, M209dw: ⁦29 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (DCP-8085DN: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩, M209dw: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩).

DCP-8085DN may suit users who need its differing values, while M209dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.