Choose HL-5250DN if you need:
- USB
- Ethernet
- Higher Depth: 384 mm vs 334 mm
- Higher Weight: 9.5 kg vs 8.5 kg
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-5250DN & MFC-4350
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5250DN and MFC-4350 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-5250DN | MFC-4350 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 371 mm | 456 mm |
| Depth | 384 mm | 334 mm |
| Height | 246 mm | 250 mm |
| Weight | 9.5 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 120 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 610 W | 160 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 8 W | 8 W |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 14.4 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 203 x 391 dpi |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-5250DN | MFC-4350 |
| Product Series | HL Series | — |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser/LED Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser/LED | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-3170 | TN-200 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3500 pages | 1000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 7000 pages | 2200 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-3100 | DR-200 |
| Drum Yield | 25000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | — | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter | A4, Legal, Letter |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | — |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | — |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Thin, Thick, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | — |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | — |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | — |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 200 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 800 sheets | 200 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 200 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | — |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 28 ppm | 6 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 13 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 8.5 s | 20 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | — | 60 s |
| Processor Speed | 266 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 1 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 544 MB | 3 MB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850 | Brother Printing System, PCL 4 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 6 cpm |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MFC-4350 if you need:
- Higher Width: 456 mm vs 371 mm
- Higher Height: 250 mm vs 246 mm
- Input Voltage: 120 V
- Fax
What is the difference between HL-5250DN and MFC-4350?
HL-5250DN and MFC-4350 share specifications such as Power Consumption Sleep (8 W), Product Brand (Brother).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-5250DN: Print, MFC-4350: Print, Copy, Fax); Print Technology (HL-5250DN: Laser/LED, MFC-4350: Laser); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5250DN: 28 ppm, MFC-4350: 6 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-5250DN: 1200 x 1200 dpi, MFC-4350: 600 x 600 dpi).
HL-5250DN may suit users who need its differing values, while MFC-4350 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.