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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-1670N & HL-7050N⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1670N and HL-7050N within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-1670N⁩

⁦HL-1670N⁩

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-7050N⁩

⁦HL-7050N⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-1670N⁩ ⁦HL-7050N⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing
Security Features Secure Print
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦406 mm⁩ ⁦485 mm⁩
Depth ⁦424 mm⁩ ⁦480 mm⁩
Height ⁦275 mm⁩ ⁦421 mm⁩
Weight ⁦14.7 kg⁩ ⁦24.3 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦360 W⁩ ⁦690 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦12 W⁩ ⁦16 W⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-1670N⁩ ⁦HL-7050N⁩
Product Series 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)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦6500 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6500 pages⁩ ⁦12000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-500 (US) / DR-7000 (EU)⁩
Drum Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ ⁦40000 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 (ISO/JIS), B6, Executive, Legal, Letter⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.8 mm⁩ ⁦105 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, Recycled, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦161 g/m²⁩ ⁦199 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦350 sheets⁩ ⁦600 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦600 sheets⁩ ⁦2100 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦500 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦16 ppm⁩ ⁦28 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦3.75 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦15 s⁩ ⁦11 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦20000 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time ⁦45 s⁩
Processor Speed ⁦100 MHz⁩ ⁦266 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ ⁦32 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦144 MB⁩ ⁦288 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, PostScript 3, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL⁩ ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850, HP-GL⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-1670N if you need:

  • Security Features: Secure Print
  • Input Voltage: ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩
  • Black Toner Model: ⁦TN-560 (US) / TN-7600 (EU)⁩
  • Higher Included Black Toner Yield: ⁦6500 pages⁩

Choose HL-7050N if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦485 mm⁩ vs ⁦406 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦480 mm⁩ vs ⁦424 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦421 mm⁩ vs ⁦275 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦24.3 kg⁩ vs ⁦14.7 kg⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-1670N and HL-7050N 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-1670N and HL-7050N?

HL-1670N and HL-7050N share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1670N: ⁦16 ppm⁩, HL-7050N: ⁦28 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-1670N: ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩, HL-7050N: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1670N: Yes, HL-7050N: —).

HL-1670N may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-7050N benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.