Choose HL-5170DN if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 6 W vs 0.8 W
- Drum Model: DR-3000
- Higher Drum Yield: 20000 pages
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: 406.4 mm vs 355.6 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-5170DN & HP M607n
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5170DN and M607n within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-5170DN | M607n |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | — | 431 mm |
| Depth | — | 466 mm |
| Height | — | 380 mm |
| Weight | — | 21.6 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 460 W | 780 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 6 W | 0.8 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year next-business-day onsite limited warranty (US configuration) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-5170DN | LaserJet Enterprise M607n |
| Product Series | HL Series | HP LaserJet Enterprise M607 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-3060 | HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 11000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6700 pages | 41000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-3000 | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | — | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, envelopes, custom sizes |
| 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 | Plain, light, bond, recycled, heavy, labels, card stock, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 550 sheets | 4400 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 20 ppm | 52 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 9 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 5.3 s |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 250000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 5,000-20,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 133 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 160 MB | 1536 MB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850 | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript 3 emulation, native PDF, Apple AirPrint |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M607n if you need:
- Mobile Printing: HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
- Security Features: Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos
What is the difference between HL-5170DN and M607n?
HL-5170DN and M607n share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5170DN: 20 ppm, M607n: 52 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-5170DN: 2400 x 600 dpi, M607n: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-5170DN: Yes, M607n: —).
HL-5170DN may suit users who need its differing values, while M607n benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.