Choose HL-2030 if you need:
- Higher Depth: 361 mm vs 266 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 450 W vs 310 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 5 W vs 1.1 W
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 1500 pages vs 500 pages
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-2030 & HP LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2030 and LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-2030 | LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, HP Smart |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | Password-protected Embedded Web Server, network-port control, SNMP community security, 802.1X |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 371 mm | 420 mm |
| Depth | 361 mm | 266 mm |
| Height | 165.5 mm | 254 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 8 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 110-127 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 450 W | 310 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | 1.1 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-2030 | LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw |
| Product Series | HL | LaserJet Pro MFP M26 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-2000 | HP 79A (CF279A) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1500 pages | 500 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2500 pages | 1000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-2000 | — |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio | Letter, Legal, Executive, 8.5 x 13 in, A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Envelope C5, Envelope DL |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Thick, Card Stock, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Laser paper, Plain paper, Photo paper, Rough paper, Vellum, Envelope, Label, Cardstock, Postcard |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 0 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 16 ppm | 18 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 9.2 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 10000 pages/month | 5000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 100-1000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 96 MHz | 600 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 8 MB | 128 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 8 MB | 128 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing System | Host-based printing |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 18 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 400 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw if you need:
- Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Mobile Printing: HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, HP Smart
What is the difference between HL-2030 and LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw?
HL-2030 and LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal), Maximum Custom Media Width (215.9 mm).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-2030: Print, LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-2030: 16 ppm, LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: 18 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-2030: 1200 x 600 dpi, LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: 600 x 600 dpi).
HL-2030 may suit users who need its differing values, while LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.