Choose HL-1020 if you need:
- Higher Width: 390 mm vs 360 mm
- Higher Height: 245 mm vs 235 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 13 W vs 12 W
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 229 mm vs 216 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1020 & HL-1270N
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1020 and HL-1270N within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1020 | HL-1270N |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 390 mm | 360 mm |
| Depth | 365 mm | 429 mm |
| Height | 245 mm | 235 mm |
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 9.3 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 110-120 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 280 W | 340 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 13 W | 12 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-1020 | HL-1270N |
| Product Series | HL | HL |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-300 | TN-430 / TN-460 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 3000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2200 pages | 6000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-300 | DR-400 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 20000 pages |
| Fuser Life | — | 50000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, B5, A5, A6 | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 229 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 105 mm | 116 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope, Organizer | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 158 g/m² | 161 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 200 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 200 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 10 ppm | 12 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 15 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 30 s | 45 s |
| Processor Speed | 16 MHz | 66 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 2 MB | 36 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing Solution | PCL 6, PostScript 2, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-1270N if you need:
- USB
- Ethernet
- Higher Depth: 429 mm vs 365 mm
- Higher Weight: 9.3 kg vs 7.2 kg
What is the difference between HL-1020 and HL-1270N?
HL-1020 and HL-1270N share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Input Voltage (110-120 / 220-240 V), Product Brand (Brother).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1020: 10 ppm, HL-1270N: 12 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1020: 600 x 600 dpi, HL-1270N: 1200 x 600 dpi).
HL-1020 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-1270N benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.