Choose HL-5270DN if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 8 W vs 2.9 W
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 69.8 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Length: 116 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-5270DN & Lexmark MS818dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5270DN and MS818dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-5270DN | MS818dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | IPSec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X authentication |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 371 mm | 425 mm |
| Depth | 384 mm | 510 mm |
| Height | 246 mm | 419 mm |
| Weight | 9.5 kg | 23.66 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 610 W | 770 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 8 W | 2.9 W |
| Warranty | — | 4-year guarantee upon registration (UK configuration) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Lexmark |
| Product Model | HL-5270DN | MS818dn |
| Product Series | HL Series | Lexmark MS810 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser/LED Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser/LED | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-3170 | 53B2X00 / 53B2H00 / 53B2000 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3500 pages | 10000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 7000 pages | 45000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-3100 | 52D0Z00 / 52D0ZA0 |
| Drum Yield | 25000 pages | 100000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | — | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter | A4, A5, A6, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, Folio, Universal, envelopes |
| 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 | Integrated labels, paper labels, card stock, plain paper, dual-web labels, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 176 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 800 sheets | 4400 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 550 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 28 ppm | 60 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 13 ipm | 36 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 8.5 s | 4.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 300000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 5,000-75,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 266 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 544 MB | 2560 MB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850 | PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MS818dn if you need:
- Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
- Security Features: IPSec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X authentication
What is the difference between HL-5270DN and MS818dn?
HL-5270DN and MS818dn share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Print Technology (HL-5270DN: Laser/LED, MS818dn: Laser); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5270DN: 28 ppm, MS818dn: 60 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-5270DN: 1200 x 1200 dpi, MS818dn: 1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi).
HL-5270DN may suit users who need its differing values, while MS818dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.