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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-1050 & HP M104w⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1050 and M104w within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-1050⁩

⁦HL-1050⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet M104w⁩

⁦M104w⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-1050⁩ ⁦M104w⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Direct Yes
Mobile Printing Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct
Apple AirPrint Yes
Mopria Yes
Security Features EWS password, Network port control, SNMP community password
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦390 mm⁩ ⁦364.7 mm⁩
Depth ⁦365 mm⁩ ⁦247.3 mm⁩
Height ⁦245 mm⁩ ⁦190.6 mm⁩
Weight ⁦7.2 kg⁩ ⁦4.7 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩ ⁦220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦280 W⁩ ⁦380 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦13 W⁩ ⁦0.5 W⁩
Warranty One-year limited warranty
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-1050⁩ ⁦LaserJet M104w⁩
Product Series HL LaserJet Pro
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-300HL⁩ ⁦CF218A⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦1400 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦2200 pages⁩ ⁦1400 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-300⁩ ⁦CF219A⁩
Drum Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ ⁦12000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal ⁦216 x 356 mm (custom)⁩
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, B5, A5, A6⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS)⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.8 mm⁩ ⁦76 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦229 mm⁩ ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦105 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦356 mm⁩ ⁦356 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope, Organizer Cardstock, Envelopes, Labels, Laser paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Postcards, Rough paper, Vellum
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦158 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦200 sheets⁩ ⁦160 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦200 sheets⁩ ⁦160 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦1 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦10 ppm⁩ ⁦22 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦15 s⁩ ⁦7.3 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦10000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦150-1500 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time ⁦30 s⁩
Processor Speed ⁦66 MHz⁩ ⁦600 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦4 MB⁩ ⁦128 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦36 MB⁩ ⁦128 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, Epson FX-850, IBM ProPrinter XL⁩ PCLmS, PWG, URF

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-1050 if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦390 mm⁩ vs ⁦364.7 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦365 mm⁩ vs ⁦247.3 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦245 mm⁩ vs ⁦190.6 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦7.2 kg⁩ vs ⁦4.7 kg⁩

Choose M104w if you need:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Mobile Printing: Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct
  • Apple AirPrint

Overall, choosing between HL-1050 and M104w depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Wi-Fi. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-1050 and M104w?

HL-1050 and M104w share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1050: ⁦10 ppm⁩, M104w: ⁦22 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-1050: ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩, M104w: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩).

HL-1050 may suit users who need its differing values, while M104w benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.