Choose HL-5150D if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 460 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 5 W
- Higher Replacement Black Toner Yield: 6700 pages vs 2500 pages
- Higher Drum Yield: 20000 pages vs 12000 pages
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-5150D & MFC-7820N
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5150D and MFC-7820N within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-5150D | MFC-7820N |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | — | 432 mm |
| Depth | — | 395 mm |
| Height | — | 294 mm |
| Weight | — | 9.5 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Power Consumption Printing | 460 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 203 x 392 dpi |
| Fax Memory | — | 500 pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-5150D | MFC-7820N |
| Product Series | HL Series | — |
| 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 | TN-2000 |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6700 pages | 2500 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-3000 | DR-2000 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 12000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | — | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, Envelopes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 69.9 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 116 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 406.4 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Transparency, Envelope, Label | Plain, Recycled, Bond, Thick, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 161 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 550 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed + ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 2400 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | — | 35 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 20 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 9 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | — |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Processor Speed | 133 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 16 MB | 32 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 144 MB | 32 MB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850 | GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 20 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 300 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MFC-7820N if you need:
- Ethernet
- Higher Width: 432 mm
- Higher Depth: 395 mm
- Higher Height: 294 mm
What is the difference between HL-5150D and MFC-7820N?
HL-5150D and MFC-7820N share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Black Print Speed A4 (20 ppm), Print Resolution (2400 x 600 dpi), USB (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-5150D: Print, MFC-7820N: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-5150D: Yes, MFC-7820N: —).
HL-5150D may suit users who need its differing values, while MFC-7820N benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.