Choose HL-5030 if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 460 W vs 410 W
- Drum Model: DR-3000
- Higher Drum Yield: 20000 pages
- Higher Output Capacity: 150 sheets vs 125 sheets
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-5030 & HP M2727nf
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5030 and M2727nf within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-5030 | M2727nf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | Embedded Web Server; password protection; private fax receive |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 382 mm | 500 mm |
| Depth | 383 mm | 406 mm |
| Height | 252 mm | 457 mm |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 17.2 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 460 W | 410 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | 13 W |
| Warranty | — | One-year limited warranty |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 300 x 300 dpi |
| Fax Memory | — | 600 pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-5030 | LaserJet M2727nf Multifunction |
| Product Series | HL Series | LaserJet M2727 |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome laser multifunction printer |
| Printer Functions | Print; Scan; Copy; Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-3060 | Q7553A (53A); Q7553X (53X) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 3000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | 7000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-3000 | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | — | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter | A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); C5; DL; 16K; JIS postcard; JIS double postcard |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Bond paper; Cardstock; Colored paper; Envelopes; Labels; Letterhead; Light paper; Plain paper; Preprinted paper; Prepunched paper; Recycled paper; Rough paper; Transparencies |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 550 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 125 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed; ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 16 ppm | 26 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 12 s | 10 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 15000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 750-3000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | — | 38 s |
| Processor Speed | 133 MHz | 450 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 4 MB | 64 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 320 MB |
| Print Languages | — | PCL 5e; PCL 6; PostScript 3 emulation |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 26 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M2727nf if you need:
- Ethernet
- Security Features: Embedded Web Server; password protection; private fax receive
- Higher Width: 500 mm vs 382 mm
- Higher Depth: 406 mm vs 383 mm
What is the difference between HL-5030 and M2727nf?
HL-5030 and M2727nf share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Maximum Custom Media Width (216 mm), Maximum Custom Media Length (356 mm).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-5030: Print, M2727nf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5030: 16 ppm, M2727nf: 26 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-5030: 600 x 600 dpi, M2727nf: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-5030: —, M2727nf: Yes).
HL-5030 may suit users who need its differing values, while M2727nf benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.