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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-2460 & HP LaserJet Pro M102a⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2460 and LaserJet Pro M102a within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-2460⁩

⁦HL-2460⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Pro M102a⁩

⁦LaserJet Pro M102a⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-2460⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro M102a⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Mobile Printing — Not supported
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦364.7 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦247.3 mm⁩
Height — ⁦190.6 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦4.7 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦110-127 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦380 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦0.5 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-2460⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro M102a⁩
Product Series HL Series ⁦LaserJet Pro M100 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦HP 17A (CF217A)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦700 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦1600 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦HP 19A (CF219A)⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦12000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size — Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter⁩ ⁦Letter, Legal, Executive, 8.5 x 13 in, A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Envelope C5, Envelope DL⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦73.5 mm⁩ ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦356 mm⁩ ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Recycled, 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 ⁦200 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦600 sheets⁩ ⁦160 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦2100 sheets⁩ ⁦160 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦10 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦500 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦24 ppm⁩ ⁦22 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦12 s⁩ ⁦7.3 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦10000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦150-1500 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦200 MHz⁩ ⁦600 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ ⁦128 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦272 MB⁩ ⁦128 MB⁩
Internal Storage — ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, PostScript 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850, HP-GL⁩ PCLmS, URF, PWG

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-2460 if you need:

  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: ⁦216 mm⁩ vs ⁦215.9 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: ⁦356 mm⁩ vs ⁦355.6 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Media Weight: ⁦200 g/m²⁩ vs ⁦163 g/m²⁩
  • Higher Standard Input Capacity: ⁦600 sheets⁩ vs ⁦160 sheets⁩

Choose LaserJet Pro M102a if you need:

  • Mobile Printing: Not supported
  • Higher Width: ⁦364.7 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦247.3 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦190.6 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-2460 and LaserJet Pro M102a depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Mobile Printing. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-2460 and LaserJet Pro M102a?

HL-2460 and LaserJet Pro M102a share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-2460: ⁦24 ppm⁩, LaserJet Pro M102a: ⁦22 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-2460: ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩, LaserJet Pro M102a: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩).

HL-2460 may suit users who need its differing values, while LaserJet Pro M102a benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.