Choose HL-5050 if you need:
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 3000 pages
- Higher Replacement Black Toner Yield: 6500 pages vs 6000 pages
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 69.8 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-5050 & MFC-8300
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5050 and MFC-8300 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-5050 | MFC-8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 382 mm | 435 mm |
| Depth | 401 mm | 442 mm |
| Height | 252 mm | 323 mm |
| Weight | 11.5 kg | 12 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 120 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 460 W | 850 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | 9 W |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 14.4 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 203 x 391 dpi |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-5050 | MFC-8300 |
| Product Series | HL Series | — |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-3060 | TN-430, TN-460 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | 6000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-3000 | DR-400 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 20000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | — | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter | A4, 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 | 250 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 550 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 16 ppm | 12 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 12 s | 15 s |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | — | 45 s |
| Processor Speed | 133 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 144 MB | 2 MB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850 | Brother Printing System, PCL 4 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 12 cpm |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MFC-8300 if you need:
- Higher Width: 435 mm vs 382 mm
- Higher Depth: 442 mm vs 401 mm
- Higher Height: 323 mm vs 252 mm
- Higher Weight: 12 kg vs 11.5 kg
What is the difference between HL-5050 and MFC-8300?
HL-5050 and MFC-8300 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (Brother), Drum Yield (20000 pages).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-5050: Print, MFC-8300: Print, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5050: 16 ppm, MFC-8300: 12 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-5050: 2400 x 600 dpi, MFC-8300: 600 x 600 dpi).
HL-5050 may suit users who need its differing values, while MFC-8300 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.