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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-730 & MFC-L5850DW⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-730 and MFC-L5850DW within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-730⁩

⁦HL-730⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Brother MFC-L5850DW⁩

⁦MFC-L5850DW⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-730⁩ ⁦MFC-L5850DW⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Wi-Fi — Yes
Wi-Fi Direct — Yes
Mobile Printing — ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct⁩
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦495.3 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦426.7 mm⁩
Height — ⁦485.1 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦17.2 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦120 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦630 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦8.4 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year limited warranty (U.S.)⁩
Fax
Fax — Yes
Fax Modem Speed — ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
Fax Memory — ⁦500 pages⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-730⁩ ⁦MFC-L5850DW⁩
Product Series — ⁦MFC-L5000 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-200⁩ ⁦TN-820 / TN-850⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦3000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦2200 pages⁩ ⁦8000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-200⁩ ⁦DR-820⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦30000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size — Legal
Supported Paper Sizes — ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width — ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width — ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length — ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length — ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types — Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight — ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight — ⁦200 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity — ⁦300 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity — ⁦1340 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity — ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity — ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type — Flatbed + ADF
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Black Scan Speed — ⁦28 ipm⁩
Color Scan Speed — ⁦20 ipm⁩
Duplex Scanning — Yes
ADF Capacity — ⁦70 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦6 ppm⁩ ⁦42 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black — ⁦7.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦50000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦Up to 3500 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed — ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory — ⁦512 MB⁩
Print Languages — ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦42 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose MFC-L5850DW if you need:

  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Overall, choosing between HL-730 and MFC-L5850DW depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Product Brand (Brother). They differ mainly on USB. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-730 and MFC-L5850DW?

HL-730 and MFC-L5850DW share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Product Brand (Brother).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-730: Print, MFC-L5850DW: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-730: ⁦6 ppm⁩, MFC-L5850DW: ⁦42 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-730: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, MFC-L5850DW: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-730: —, MFC-L5850DW: Yes).

HL-730 may suit users who need its differing values, while MFC-L5850DW benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.