Choose HL-1650 if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 12 W vs 9 W
- Higher First Page Out Black: 15 s vs 12 s
- Higher Monthly Duty Cycle: 20000 pages/month
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1650 & HL-1850
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1650 and HL-1850 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1650 | HL-1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | Secure Print | Secure Print |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 406 mm | 425 mm |
| Depth | 424 mm | 424 mm |
| Height | 275 mm | 275 mm |
| Weight | 14.5 kg | 14.5 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 110-120 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 360 W | 410 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 12 W | 9 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-1650 | HL-1850 |
| Product Series | HL | HL |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-560 (US) / TN-7600 (EU) | TN-560 (US) / TN-7600 (EU) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | 6500 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | 6500 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-500 (US) / DR-7000 (EU) | DR-500 (US) / DR-7000 (EU) |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 20000 pages |
| Fuser Life | 80000 pages | 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 | 69.8 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 116 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 161 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 350 sheets | 350 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 600 sheets | 600 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 16 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 3.75 ipm | 8.5 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 12 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 pages/month | — |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | 45 s |
| Processor Speed | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 136 MB | 144 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, PostScript 3, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-1850 if you need:
- Higher Width: 425 mm vs 406 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 410 W vs 360 W
- Higher Black Print Speed A4: 18 ppm vs 16 ppm
- Higher Black Duplex Print Speed: 8.5 ipm vs 3.75 ipm
What is the difference between HL-1650 and HL-1850?
HL-1650 and HL-1850 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (1200 x 600 dpi), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1650: 16 ppm, HL-1850: 18 ppm).
HL-1650 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-1850 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.