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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-1660e & HP M2727⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1660e and M2727 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-1660e⁩

⁦HL-1660e⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet M2727⁩

⁦M2727⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-1660e⁩ ⁦M2727⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Mobile Printing — —
Security Features — Embedded Web Server; password protection; private fax receive
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦371.6 mm⁩ ⁦500 mm⁩
Depth ⁦393 mm⁩ ⁦406 mm⁩
Height ⁦326.5 mm⁩ —
Weight ⁦15 kg⁩ —
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩ ⁦110-127 / 220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦340 W⁩ ⁦410 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦16 W⁩ ⁦13 W⁩
Warranty — One-year limited warranty
Fax
Fax — Yes
Fax Modem Speed — ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
Fax Resolution — ⁦300 x 300 dpi⁩
Fax Memory — ⁦600 pages⁩
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-1660e⁩ ⁦LaserJet M2727⁩
Product Series HL ⁦LaserJet M2727⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome laser multifunction printer
Printer Functions Print Print; Scan; Copy; Fax
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-9000⁩ ⁦Q7553A (53A); Q7553X (53X)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦9000 pages⁩ ⁦3000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦9000 pages⁩ ⁦7000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-6000⁩ —
Drum Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ —
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive⁩ ⁦A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); C5; DL; 16K; JIS postcard; JIS double postcard⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦90 mm⁩ ⁦76 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦148 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦356 mm⁩ ⁦356 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope Bond paper; Cardstock; Colored paper; Envelopes; Labels; Letterhead; Light paper; Plain paper; Preprinted paper; Prepunched paper; Recycled paper; Rough paper; Transparencies
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦135 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦650 sheets⁩ —
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦1150 sheets⁩ ⁦550 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦250 sheets⁩ ⁦125 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type — Flatbed; ADF
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦1200 dpi⁩
Duplex Scanning — Yes
ADF Capacity — ⁦50 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦16 ppm⁩ ⁦26 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦16 s⁩ ⁦10 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦15000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦750-3000 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time ⁦60 s⁩ ⁦38 s⁩
Processor Speed ⁦100 MHz⁩ ⁦450 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦8 MB⁩ ⁦64 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦72 MB⁩ ⁦320 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ —
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, PCL 5e, BR-Script 2, HP-GL, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL⁩ ⁦PCL 5e; PCL 6; PostScript 3 emulation⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦26 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-1660e if you need:

  • Higher Height: ⁦326.5 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦15 kg⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦16 W⁩ vs ⁦13 W⁩
  • Higher Included Black Toner Yield: ⁦9000 pages⁩ vs ⁦3000 pages⁩

Choose M2727 if you need:

  • Ethernet
  • Security Features: Embedded Web Server; password protection; private fax receive
  • Higher Width: ⁦500 mm⁩ vs ⁦371.6 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦406 mm⁩ vs ⁦393 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-1660e and M2727 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes). They differ mainly on Ethernet. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-1660e and M2727?

HL-1660e and M2727 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-1660e: Print, M2727: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1660e: ⁦16 ppm⁩, M2727: ⁦26 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-1660e: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, M2727: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩).

HL-1660e may suit users who need its differing values, while M2727 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.