Choose HL-1870N if you need:
- Ethernet
- Security Features: Secure Print
- Higher Width: 425 mm vs 400 mm
- Input Voltage: 110-120 / 220-240 V
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1870N & HL-6050
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1870N and HL-6050 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1870N | HL-6050 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | Secure Print | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 425 mm | 400 mm |
| Depth | 424 mm | 425 mm |
| Height | 275 mm | 310 mm |
| Weight | 14.7 kg | 20.3 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 410 W | 600 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 10 W | 8 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-1870N | HL-6050 |
| Product Series | HL | HL Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser/LED Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser/LED |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-560 (US) / TN-7600 (EU) | — |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-500 (US) / DR-7000 (EU) | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 30000 pages |
| Fuser Life | 80000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | A4 |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive | A4, Letter, B5 ISO, A5, B6 ISO, A6, Executive, Legal |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | 69.9 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 116 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 406.4 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Transparency, Envelope, Label |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 161 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 350 sheets | 600 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 600 sheets | 1100 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 18 ppm | 24 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 8.5 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 12 s | 11 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 100 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 144 MB | 160 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850 |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-6050 if you need:
- Higher Depth: 425 mm vs 424 mm
- Higher Height: 310 mm vs 275 mm
- Higher Weight: 20.3 kg vs 14.7 kg
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 600 W vs 410 W
What is the difference between HL-1870N and HL-6050?
HL-1870N and HL-6050 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), USB (Yes), Product Brand (Brother), Minimum Custom Media Length (116 mm).
The main differences: Print Technology (HL-1870N: Laser, HL-6050: Laser/LED); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1870N: 18 ppm, HL-6050: 24 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1870N: 1200 x 600 dpi, HL-6050: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1870N: Yes, HL-6050: —).
HL-1870N may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-6050 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.