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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-5070DN & HL-L5200DW⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5070DN and HL-L5200DW within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-5070DN⁩

⁦HL-5070DN⁩

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L5200DW⁩

⁦HL-L5200DW⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-5070DN⁩ ⁦HL-L5200DW⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Wi-Fi — Yes
Wi-Fi Direct — Yes
Mobile Printing — ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct⁩
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦382 mm⁩ ⁦373.4 mm⁩
Depth ⁦401 mm⁩ ⁦388.6 mm⁩
Height ⁦252 mm⁩ ⁦254 mm⁩
Weight ⁦10.1 kg⁩ ⁦10.7 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz V⁩ ⁦120 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦460 W⁩ ⁦620 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦6 W⁩ ⁦6.7 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year limited warranty (U.S.)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-5070DN⁩ ⁦HL-L5200DW⁩
Product Series HL Series ⁦HL-L5000 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser/LED Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser/LED Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-33J⁩ ⁦TN-820 / TN-850⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦3300 pages⁩ ⁦3000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6500 pages⁩ ⁦8000 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦DR-820⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦30000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, Letter, Legal, B5, A5, A6, Organizer Paper, Envelope, Postcard⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.8 mm⁩ ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦356 mm⁩ ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Recycled, Bond, Transparency, Label, Postcard, Envelope Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦161 g/m²⁩ ⁦200 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦300 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦550 sheets⁩ ⁦1340 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦18 ppm⁩ ⁦42 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦8 ipm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦12 s⁩ ⁦7.2 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦50000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦Up to 3500 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed — ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦32 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦160 MB⁩ —
Print Languages ⁦PCL, BR-Script 3⁩ ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-5070DN if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦382 mm⁩ vs ⁦373.4 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦401 mm⁩ vs ⁦388.6 mm⁩
  • Higher Included Black Toner Yield: ⁦3300 pages⁩ vs ⁦3000 pages⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: ⁦216 mm⁩ vs ⁦215.9 mm⁩

Choose HL-L5200DW if you need:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Mobile Printing: ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct⁩
  • Apple AirPrint

Overall, choosing between HL-5070DN and HL-L5200DW depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes). They differ mainly on Wi-Fi. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-5070DN and HL-L5200DW?

HL-5070DN and HL-L5200DW share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).

The main differences: Print Technology (HL-5070DN: Laser/LED, HL-L5200DW: Laser); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5070DN: ⁦18 ppm⁩, HL-L5200DW: ⁦42 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-5070DN: ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩, HL-L5200DW: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩).

HL-5070DN may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-L5200DW benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.