Choose HL-1050 if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 13 W vs 9 W
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 69.8 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 229 mm
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Length: 105 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1050 & MFC-8300
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1050 and MFC-8300 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1050 | MFC-8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 390 mm | 435 mm |
| Depth | 365 mm | 442 mm |
| Height | 245 mm | 323 mm |
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 12 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 120 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 280 W | 850 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 13 W | 9 W |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 14.4 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 203 x 391 dpi |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-1050 | MFC-8300 |
| Product Series | HL | — |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-300HL | TN-430, TN-460 |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2200 pages | 6000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-300 | DR-400 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 20000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, B5, A5, A6 | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 229 mm | — |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 105 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | — |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope, Organizer | — |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | — |
| Maximum Media Weight | 158 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 | 1200 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 30 s | 45 s |
| Processor Speed | 66 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 36 MB | 2 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, Epson FX-850, IBM ProPrinter XL | Brother Printing System, PCL 4 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 12 cpm |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MFC-8300 if you need:
- Higher Width: 435 mm vs 390 mm
- Higher Depth: 442 mm vs 365 mm
- Higher Height: 323 mm vs 245 mm
- Higher Weight: 12 kg vs 7.2 kg
What is the difference between HL-1050 and MFC-8300?
HL-1050 and MFC-8300 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (Brother), Drum Yield (20000 pages).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-1050: Print, MFC-8300: Print, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1050: 10 ppm, MFC-8300: 12 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1050: 1200 x 600 dpi, MFC-8300: 600 x 600 dpi).
HL-1050 may suit users who need its differing values, while MFC-8300 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.