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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-2070N & HP M208dw⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2070N and M208dw within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-2070N⁩

⁦HL-2070N⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP Laserjet M208dw⁩

⁦M208dw⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-2070N⁩ ⁦M208dw⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes 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 ⁦7 W⁩ ⁦0.5 W⁩
Warranty — One-year limited warranty
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-2070N⁩ ⁦Laserjet M208dw⁩
Product Series HL ⁦LaserJet M207-M212⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome laser printer
Printer Functions Print Print
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 ⁦133 MHz⁩ ⁦500 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ ⁦64 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ ⁦64 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL⁩ PCLmS; URF; PWG

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-2070N 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

Choose M208dw if you need:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Mobile Printing: Apple AirPrint; HP Smart; Mopria; Wi-Fi Direct
  • Apple AirPrint

Overall, choosing between HL-2070N and M208dw depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Wi-Fi. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-2070N and M208dw?

HL-2070N and M208dw share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-2070N: ⁦20 ppm⁩, M208dw: ⁦29 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-2070N: ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩, M208dw: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-2070N: —, M208dw: Yes).

HL-2070N may suit users who need its differing values, while M208dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.