Choose HL-1650 if you need:
- Security Features: Secure Print
- Higher Width: 406 mm vs 371 mm
- Higher Depth: 424 mm vs 361 mm
- Higher Height: 275 mm vs 165.5 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1650 & HL-2040
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1650 and HL-2040 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1650 | HL-2040 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | Secure Print | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 406 mm | 371 mm |
| Depth | 424 mm | 361 mm |
| Height | 275 mm | 165.5 mm |
| Weight | 14.5 kg | 6.5 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 110-120 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 360 W | 450 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 12 W | 5 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-1650 | HL-2040 |
| 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-2000 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | 1500 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | 2500 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-500 (US) / DR-7000 (EU) | DR-2000 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 12000 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, Folio |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | 69.9 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 116 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 406.4 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Thick, Card Stock, 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 | 250 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 600 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 16 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 3.75 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 10 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 pages/month | 10000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | 18 s |
| Processor Speed | 100 MHz | 96 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 136 MB | 8 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, PostScript 3, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL | Brother Printing System |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-2040 if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 450 W vs 360 W
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 69.9 mm vs 69.8 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: 406.4 mm vs 356 mm
- Higher Black Print Speed A4: 20 ppm vs 16 ppm
What is the difference between HL-1650 and HL-2040?
HL-1650 and HL-2040 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (1200 x 600 dpi), USB (Yes).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1650: 16 ppm, HL-2040: 20 ppm); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1650: Yes, HL-2040: —).
HL-1650 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-2040 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.