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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-3260N & HL-5370DW⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-3260N and HL-5370DW within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-3260N⁩

⁦HL-3260N⁩

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-5370DW⁩

⁦HL-5370DW⁩

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Specifications Summary

Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-3260N⁩ ⁦HL-5370DW⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Wi-Fi — Yes
Security Features — ⁦WEP 64/128, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, LEAP, EAP-FAST, SSL/TLS, SNMPv3⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦371 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦384 mm⁩
Height — ⁦246 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦9.5 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Power Consumption Printing ⁦1000 W⁩ ⁦675 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦40 W⁩ ⁦6 W⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-3260N⁩ ⁦HL-5370DW⁩
Product Series HL Series HL Series
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser/LED Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser/LED
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦TN-3280⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦3000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦8000 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦DR-3200⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦25000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size ⁦A3⁩ Legal
Supported Paper Sizes — ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width — ⁦69.8 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width — ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length — ⁦116 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length — ⁦406.4 mm⁩
Supported Media Types — Plain, Thin, Thick, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency
Minimum Media Weight — ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight — ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦1000 sheets⁩ ⁦300 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦3100 sheets⁩ ⁦800 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦500 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦32 ppm⁩ ⁦30 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦13 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦5 s⁩ ⁦8.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Processor Speed ⁦200 MHz⁩ ⁦300 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ ⁦32 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦272 MB⁩ ⁦544 MB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, PostScript 3, Epson FX-850, IBM ProPrinter XL, HP-GL⁩ ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-3260N if you need:

  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦1000 W⁩ vs ⁦675 W⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦40 W⁩ vs ⁦6 W⁩
  • Higher Standard Input Capacity: ⁦1000 sheets⁩ vs ⁦300 sheets⁩
  • Higher Maximum Input Capacity: ⁦3100 sheets⁩ vs ⁦800 sheets⁩

Choose HL-5370DW if you need:

  • USB
  • Wi-Fi
  • Security Features: ⁦WEP 64/128, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, LEAP, EAP-FAST, SSL/TLS, SNMPv3⁩
  • Higher Width: ⁦371 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-3260N and HL-5370DW depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Ethernet (Yes). They differ mainly on USB. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-3260N and HL-5370DW?

HL-3260N and HL-5370DW share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Ethernet (Yes), Product Brand (Brother), Product Series (HL Series).

The main differences: Print Technology (HL-3260N: Laser, HL-5370DW: Laser/LED); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-3260N: ⁦32 ppm⁩, HL-5370DW: ⁦30 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-3260N: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, HL-5370DW: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩).

HL-3260N may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-5370DW benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.