Choose HL-5250DN if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 8 W vs 3.3 W
- Drum Model: DR-3100
- Higher Drum Yield: 25000 pages
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm vs 215.9 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-5250DN & HP M631h
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5250DN and M631h within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-5250DN | M631h |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 371 mm | 512 mm |
| Depth | 384 mm | 558 mm |
| Height | 246 mm | 640 mm |
| Weight | 9.5 kg | 32.4 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 610 W | 740 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 8 W | 3.3 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year next-business-day onsite limited warranty (US configuration) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-5250DN | LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631h |
| Product Series | HL Series | HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser/LED Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, copy, scan | |
| Print Technology | Laser/LED | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-3170 | HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3500 pages | 11000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 7000 pages | 41000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-3100 | — |
| Drum Yield | 25000 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 | 69.8 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 | 406.4 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Thin, Thick, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Plain, light, bond, recycled, heavy, labels, card stock, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 800 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed scanner with 150-sheet automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 75 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 75 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 150 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 28 ppm | 52 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 13 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 8.5 s | 5.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 300000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 5,000-30,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 266 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 1792 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 544 MB | 2560 MB |
| Internal Storage | — | 320 GB |
| 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 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 52 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 9999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400% |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M631h 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-5250DN and M631h?
HL-5250DN and M631h share specifications such as Print Resolution (1200 x 1200 dpi), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-5250DN: Print, M631h: Print, copy, scan); Print Technology (HL-5250DN: Laser/LED, M631h: Laser); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5250DN: 28 ppm, M631h: 52 ppm).
HL-5250DN may suit users who need its differing values, while M631h benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.