Choose HL-1650 if you need:
- Security Features: Secure Print
- Higher Weight: 14.5 kg vs 12 kg
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 12 W vs 9 W
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 6500 pages
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1650 & MFC-8300
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1650 and MFC-8300 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1650 | MFC-8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | Secure Print | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 406 mm | 435 mm |
| Depth | 424 mm | 442 mm |
| Height | 275 mm | 323 mm |
| Weight | 14.5 kg | 12 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 120 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 360 W | 850 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 12 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-1650 | 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-560 (US) / TN-7600 (EU) | TN-430, TN-460 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | 6000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-500 (US) / DR-7000 (EU) | DR-400 |
| 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, Legal, Letter |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | — |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | — |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | — |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | — |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | — |
| Standard Input Capacity | 350 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 600 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 16 ppm | 12 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 3.75 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 15 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 pages/month | — |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | 45 s |
| Processor Speed | 100 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 136 MB | 2 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, PostScript 3, 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 406 mm
- Higher Depth: 442 mm vs 424 mm
- Higher Height: 323 mm vs 275 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 850 W vs 360 W
What is the difference between HL-1650 and MFC-8300?
HL-1650 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-1650: Print, MFC-8300: Print, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1650: 16 ppm, MFC-8300: 12 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1650: 1200 x 600 dpi, MFC-8300: 600 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1650: Yes, MFC-8300: —).
HL-1650 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.