Choose HL-1850 if you need:
- Higher Width: 425 mm vs 364.7 mm
- Higher Depth: 424 mm vs 247.3 mm
- Higher Height: 275 mm vs 190.6 mm
- Higher Weight: 14.5 kg vs 4.7 kg
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1850 & HP M102w
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1850 and M102w within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1850 | M102w |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | Secure Print | EWS password, Network port control, SNMP community password |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 425 mm | 364.7 mm |
| Depth | 424 mm | 247.3 mm |
| Height | 275 mm | 190.6 mm |
| Weight | 14.5 kg | 4.7 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 410 W | 380 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 9 W | 0.5 W |
| Warranty | — | One-year limited warranty |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-1850 | LaserJet M102w |
| Product Series | HL | LaserJet Pro |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-560 (US) / TN-7600 (EU) | CF217A |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | 700 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | 1600 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-500 (US) / DR-7000 (EU) | CF219A |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 12000 pages |
| Fuser Life | 80000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | 216 x 356 mm (custom) |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS) |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Cardstock, Envelopes, Labels, Laser paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Postcards, Rough paper, Vellum |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 350 sheets | 160 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 600 sheets | 160 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 18 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 8.5 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 12 s | 7.3 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 10000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 150-1500 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 100 MHz | 600 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 16 MB | 128 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 144 MB | 128 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL | PCLmS, PWG, URF |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M102w if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Mobile Printing: Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct
- Apple AirPrint
What is the difference between HL-1850 and M102w?
HL-1850 and M102w share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1850: 18 ppm, M102w: 22 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1850: 1200 x 600 dpi, M102w: 600 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1850: Yes, M102w: —).
HL-1850 may suit users who need its differing values, while M102w benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.