Choose HL-5050 if you need:
- USB
- Higher Width: 382 mm
- Higher Depth: 401 mm
- Higher Height: 252 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-5050 & HL-820
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5050 and HL-820 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-5050 | HL-820 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 382 mm | — |
| Depth | 401 mm | — |
| Height | 252 mm | — |
| Weight | 11.5 kg | — |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Power Consumption Printing | 460 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-5050 | HL-820 |
| Product Series | HL Series | — |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-3060 | — |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | — |
| Drum Model | DR-3000 | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| 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 | 300 sheets | — |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 550 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 16 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 12 s | — |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | — |
| Processor Speed | 133 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 16 MB | — |
| Maximum Memory | 144 MB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850 | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
What is the difference between HL-5050 and HL-820?
HL-5050 and HL-820 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Product Brand (Brother), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).
The main differences: USB (HL-5050: Yes, HL-820: —); Product Model (HL-5050: HL-5050, HL-820: HL-820).
HL-5050 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-820 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.