Choose HL-2040 if you need:
- Higher Width: 371 mm vs 355 mm
- Higher Depth: 361 mm vs 279.5 mm
- Higher Weight: 6.5 kg vs 5.6 kg
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 450 W vs 420 W
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-2040 & HP M208dw
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2040 and M208dw within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-2040 | M208dw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Apple AirPrint; HP Smart; Mopria; Wi-Fi Direct |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | Secure Boot; firmware integrity; runtime code integrity; password-protected EWS; TLS 1.2; SNMPv3; encrypted data at rest; account lockout |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 371 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 361 mm | 279.5 mm |
| Height | 165.5 mm | 205 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 5.6 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 450 W | 420 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | 0.5 W |
| Warranty | — | One-year limited warranty |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-2040 | Laserjet M208dw |
| Product Series | HL | LaserJet M207-M212 |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome laser printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-2000 | W1370A (137A); W1370X (137X) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1500 pages | 1150 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2500 pages | 2600 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 | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS) |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 152.4 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Thick, Card Stock, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Cardstock; Envelopes; Labels; Laser 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 | 250 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 20 ppm | 29 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 18 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 7 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 10000 pages/month | 20000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 200-2000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | 30 s |
| Processor Speed | 96 MHz | 500 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 8 MB | 64 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 8 MB | 64 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing System | PCLmS; URF; PWG |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M208dw if you need:
- Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Mobile Printing: Apple AirPrint; HP Smart; Mopria; Wi-Fi Direct
What is the difference between HL-2040 and M208dw?
HL-2040 and M208dw share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-2040: 20 ppm, M208dw: 29 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-2040: 1200 x 600 dpi, M208dw: 600 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-2040: —, M208dw: Yes).
HL-2040 may suit users who need its differing values, while M208dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.