Choose HL-1850 if you need:
- Security Features: Secure Print
- Higher Width: 425 mm vs 346 mm
- Higher Depth: 424 mm vs 189 mm
- Higher Height: 275 mm vs 159 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1850 & HP m14
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1850 and m14 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1850 | m14 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | Secure Print | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 425 mm | 346 mm |
| Depth | 424 mm | 189 mm |
| Height | 275 mm | 159 mm |
| Weight | 14.5 kg | 3.7 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 410 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 9 W | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-1850 | LaserJet m14 |
| 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) | — |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | — |
| Drum Model | DR-500 (US) / DR-7000 (EU) | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 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, Letter, C5, DL, No. 10 envelope |
| 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 | Bond paper, Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Light paper, Plain paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 65 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 120 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 350 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 600 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 18 ppm | — |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 8.5 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 12 s | — |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 100-1000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 100 MHz | 500 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 16 MB | — |
| Maximum Memory | 144 MB | — |
| Internal Storage | 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 m14 if you need:
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 76 mm vs 69.8 mm
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Length: 127 mm vs 116 mm
- Higher Minimum Media Weight: 65 g/m² vs 60 g/m²
- Recommended Monthly Volume: 100-1000 pages/month
What is the difference between HL-1850 and m14?
HL-1850 and m14 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).
The main differences: Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1850: Yes, m14: —).
HL-1850 may suit users who need its differing values, while m14 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.