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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-3260N & HP M208dw⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-3260N and M208dw within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-3260N⁩

⁦HL-3260N⁩

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-3260N⁩ ⁦M208dw⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — 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 — ⁦355 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦279.5 mm⁩
Height — ⁦205 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦5.6 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦110-127 / 220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦1000 W⁩ ⁦420 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦40 W⁩ ⁦0.5 W⁩
Warranty — One-year limited warranty
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-3260N⁩ ⁦Laserjet M208dw⁩
Product Series HL Series ⁦LaserJet M207-M212⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome laser printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦W1370A (137A); W1370X (137X)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦1150 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦2600 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size ⁦A3⁩ Legal
Supported Paper Sizes — ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS)⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width — ⁦101.6 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width — ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length — ⁦152.4 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length — ⁦356 mm⁩
Supported Media Types — Cardstock; Envelopes; Labels; Laser paper; Plain paper; Postcards; Rough paper; Vellum
Minimum Media Weight — ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight — ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦1000 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦3100 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ —
Output Capacity ⁦500 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦32 ppm⁩ ⁦29 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦18 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦5 s⁩ ⁦7 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦20000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦200-2000 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time — ⁦30 s⁩
Processor Speed ⁦200 MHz⁩ ⁦500 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ ⁦64 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦272 MB⁩ ⁦64 MB⁩
Internal Storage — ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, PostScript 3, Epson FX-850, IBM ProPrinter XL, HP-GL⁩ PCLmS; URF; PWG

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-3260N if you need:

  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦1000 W⁩ vs ⁦420 W⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦40 W⁩ vs ⁦0.5 W⁩
  • Higher Standard Input Capacity: ⁦1000 sheets⁩ vs ⁦150 sheets⁩
  • Higher Maximum Input Capacity: ⁦3100 sheets⁩ vs ⁦150 sheets⁩

Choose M208dw if you need:

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

Overall, choosing between HL-3260N 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 USB. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-3260N and M208dw?

HL-3260N and M208dw share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩), Ethernet (Yes).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-3260N: ⁦32 ppm⁩, M208dw: ⁦29 ppm⁩).

HL-3260N may suit users who need its differing values, while M208dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.