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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-1650 & HL-1660e⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1650 and HL-1660e within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-1650⁩

⁦HL-1650⁩

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-1660e⁩

⁦HL-1660e⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-1650⁩ ⁦HL-1660e⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Mobile Printing — —
Security Features Secure Print —
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦406 mm⁩ ⁦371.6 mm⁩
Depth ⁦424 mm⁩ ⁦393 mm⁩
Height ⁦275 mm⁩ ⁦326.5 mm⁩
Weight ⁦14.5 kg⁩ ⁦15 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩ ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦360 W⁩ ⁦340 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦12 W⁩ ⁦16 W⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-1650⁩ ⁦HL-1660e⁩
Product Series HL HL
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-560 (US) / TN-7600 (EU)⁩ ⁦TN-9000⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦6500 pages⁩ ⁦9000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6500 pages⁩ ⁦9000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-500 (US) / DR-7000 (EU)⁩ ⁦DR-6000⁩
Drum Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ ⁦20000 pages⁩
Fuser Life ⁦80000 pages⁩ —
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.8 mm⁩ ⁦90 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ ⁦148 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦356 mm⁩ ⁦356 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦161 g/m²⁩ ⁦135 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦350 sheets⁩ ⁦650 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦600 sheets⁩ ⁦1150 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦16 ppm⁩ ⁦16 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦3.75 ipm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦15 s⁩ ⁦16 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦20000 pages/month⁩ —
Warm-up Time ⁦45 s⁩ ⁦60 s⁩
Processor Speed ⁦100 MHz⁩ ⁦100 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦8 MB⁩ ⁦8 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦136 MB⁩ ⁦72 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, PostScript 3, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL⁩ ⁦PCL 6, PCL 5e, BR-Script 2, HP-GL, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-1650 if you need:

  • Security Features: Secure Print
  • Higher Width: ⁦406 mm⁩ vs ⁦371.6 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦424 mm⁩ vs ⁦393 mm⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦360 W⁩ vs ⁦340 W⁩

Choose HL-1660e if you need:

  • Higher Height: ⁦326.5 mm⁩ vs ⁦275 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦15 kg⁩ vs ⁦14.5 kg⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦16 W⁩ vs ⁦12 W⁩
  • Higher Included Black Toner Yield: ⁦9000 pages⁩ vs ⁦6500 pages⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-1650 and HL-1660e depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Security Features. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-1650 and HL-1660e?

HL-1650 and HL-1660e share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Black Print Speed A4 (⁦16 ppm⁩), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes).

The main differences: Print Resolution (HL-1650: ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩, HL-1660e: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩).

HL-1650 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-1660e benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.