Choose HL-6050 if you need:
- Higher Depth: 425 mm vs 400 mm
- Higher Height: 310 mm vs 295 mm
- Higher Weight: 20.3 kg vs 11.9 kg
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 600 W vs 552.4 W
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-6050 & HP x50452dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-6050 and x50452dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-6050 | x50452dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | 802.1X, HP Sure Start, IPsec, LDAP, SNMPv3, TLS 1.2, TLS 1.3, TPM 2.0 |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Depth | 425 mm | 400 mm |
| Height | 310 mm | 295 mm |
| Weight | 20.3 kg | 11.9 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 100-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 600 W | 552.4 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 8 W | 0.76 W |
| Warranty | — | One-year limited warranty |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-6050 | LaserJet Enterprise x50452dn |
| Product Series | HL Series | LaserJet Enterprise |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser/LED Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser/LED | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | — | W9187MC |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 6000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 7500 pages | 28000 pages |
| Drum Yield | 30000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 | 216 x 356 mm (custom) |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, Letter, B5 ISO, A5, B6 ISO, A6, Executive, Legal | A4, A5, A6, RA4, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 16K, Oficio, Postcards, B5 envelope, C5, C6, DL |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Transparency, Envelope, Label | Bond paper, Cardstock, Colored paper, Envelopes, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Preprinted paper, Prepunched paper, Recycled paper, Rough paper, Transparencies |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 600 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 1100 sheets | 2300 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 24 ppm | 50 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 41 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 11 s | 4.1 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 275000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 10000-25000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 200 MHz | 1400 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 4096 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 160 MB | 4096 MB |
| Internal Storage | — | 32 GB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850 | HP PCL 6, HP PostScript level 3 emulation, PDF 1.7, Apple AirPrint |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose x50452dn if you need:
- Ethernet
- Mobile Printing: Apple AirPrint, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
What is the difference between HL-6050 and x50452dn?
HL-6050 and x50452dn share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Resolution (1200 x 1200 dpi), USB (Yes), Width (400 mm).
The main differences: Print Technology (HL-6050: Laser/LED, x50452dn: Laser); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-6050: 24 ppm, x50452dn: 50 ppm); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-6050: —, x50452dn: Yes).
HL-6050 may suit users who need its differing values, while x50452dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.