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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-5070DN & HL-L6250DN⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5070DN and HL-L6250DN within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-5070DN⁩

⁦HL-5070DN⁩

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L6250DN⁩

⁦HL-L6250DN⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-5070DN⁩ ⁦HL-L6250DN⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing — Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — ⁦SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS, IPPS, HTTPS, SNMPv3, 802.1x, Kerberos, IPsec⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦382 mm⁩ ⁦373 mm⁩
Depth ⁦401 mm⁩ ⁦388 mm⁩
Height ⁦252 mm⁩ ⁦287 mm⁩
Weight ⁦10.1 kg⁩ ⁦12.4 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing ⁦460 W⁩ ⁦740 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦6 W⁩ ⁦6.5 W⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-5070DN⁩ ⁦HL-L6250DN⁩
Product Series HL 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 —
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦3300 pages⁩ ⁦12000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6500 pages⁩ ⁦12000 pages⁩
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, Letter, A5, A5 Long Edge, A6, Executive, Legal, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal⁩
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, Recycled, Bond, Letterhead, Colored, Envelopes, Labels
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦161 g/m²⁩ ⁦200 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦570 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦550 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 ⁦46 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦8 ipm⁩ ⁦24 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦12 s⁩ ⁦7.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦100000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦Up to 5000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed — ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦32 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦160 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL, BR-Script 3⁩ ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850, PDF 1.7, XPS 1.0⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-5070DN if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦382 mm⁩ vs ⁦373 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦401 mm⁩ vs ⁦388 mm⁩
  • Input Voltage: ⁦AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz V⁩
  • Black Toner Model: ⁦TN-33J⁩

Choose HL-L6250DN if you need:

  • Mobile Printing: Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria
  • Security Features: ⁦SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS, IPPS, HTTPS, SNMPv3, 802.1x, Kerberos, IPsec⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-5070DN and HL-L6250DN depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes). They differ mainly on Mobile Printing. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-5070DN and HL-L6250DN?

HL-5070DN and HL-L6250DN 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-L6250DN: Laser); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5070DN: ⁦18 ppm⁩, HL-L6250DN: ⁦46 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-5070DN: ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩, HL-L6250DN: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩).

HL-5070DN may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-L6250DN benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.