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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-5150D & HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5150D and LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-5150D⁩

⁦HL-5150D⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw⁩

⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-5150D⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Wi-Fi — Yes
Wi-Fi Direct — Yes
NFC — Yes
Mobile Printing — HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, HP Smart
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — ⁦Password-protected Embedded Web Server, network-port control, SNMP community security, 802.1X⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦403.9 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦406.4 mm⁩
Height — ⁦312.4 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦9.4 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦110-127 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦460 W⁩ ⁦475 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦5 W⁩ ⁦1 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.)⁩
Fax
Fax — Yes
Fax Modem Speed — ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
Fax Resolution — ⁦300 x 300 dpi⁩
Fax Memory — ⁦1000 pages⁩
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-5150D⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw⁩
Product Series HL Series ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M227 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-3060⁩ ⁦HP 30A / 30X (CF230A / CF230X)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦1600 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6700 pages⁩ ⁦3500 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-3000⁩ ⁦HP 32A (CF232A)⁩
Drum Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ ⁦23000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size — Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter⁩ ⁦Letter, Legal, Executive, 8.5 x 13 in, A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Envelope C5, Envelope DL⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.9 mm⁩ ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦215.9 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦406.4 mm⁩ ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Recycled, Transparency, Envelope, Label Laser paper, Plain paper, Photo paper, Rough paper, Vellum, Envelope, Label, Cardstock, Postcard
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦161 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦260 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦550 sheets⁩ ⁦260 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦10 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type — Flatbed + ADF
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Black Scan Speed — ⁦15 ipm⁩
Color Scan Speed — ⁦8 ipm⁩
ADF Capacity — ⁦35 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦20 ppm⁩ ⁦28 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦9 ipm⁩ ⁦18 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦10 s⁩ ⁦6.7 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦30000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦250-2500 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦133 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦144 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Internal Storage — ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850⁩ ⁦PCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3, PCLm, PDF, URF, PWG⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦28 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-5150D if you need:

  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦5 W⁩ vs ⁦1 W⁩
  • Higher Replacement Black Toner Yield: ⁦6700 pages⁩ vs ⁦3500 pages⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: ⁦406.4 mm⁩ vs ⁦355.6 mm⁩
  • Higher Standard Input Capacity: ⁦300 sheets⁩ vs ⁦260 sheets⁩

Choose LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw if you need:

  • Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • NFC

Overall, choosing between HL-5150D and LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes). They differ mainly on Ethernet. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-5150D and LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw?

HL-5150D and LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Maximum Custom Media Width (⁦215.9 mm⁩).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-5150D: Print, LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5150D: ⁦20 ppm⁩, LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw: ⁦28 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-5150D: ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩, LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩).

HL-5150D may suit users who need its differing values, while LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.