Choose HL-8050N if you need:
- Ethernet
- Higher Width: 421.8 mm vs 346 mm
- Higher Depth: 465.4 mm vs 189 mm
- Higher Height: 404.3 mm vs 159 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-8050N & HP m17
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-8050N and m17 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-8050N | m17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 421.8 mm | 346 mm |
| Depth | 465.4 mm | 189 mm |
| Height | 404.3 mm | 159 mm |
| Weight | 20.5 kg | 3.7 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 593 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 12 W | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-8050N | LaserJet m17 |
| Product Series | — | LaserJet Pro |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-1700 | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 17000 pages | — |
| Fuser Life | 200000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | 216 x 356 mm (custom) |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5 (ISO/JIS), B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, COM-10, Monarch, DL, C5 | A4, A5, Letter, C5, DL, No. 10 envelope |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 355.6 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies | Bond paper, Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Light paper, Plain paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 65 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 216 g/m² | 120 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 700 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 1800 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 500 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 34 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 9 s | — |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 100-1000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 300 MHz | 500 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 64 MB | — |
| Maximum Memory | 576 MB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850, HP-GL | PCLmS, PWG, URF |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose m17 if you need:
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm vs 215.9 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: 356 mm vs 355.6 mm
- Higher Minimum Media Weight: 65 g/m² vs 60 g/m²
- Recommended Monthly Volume: 100-1000 pages/month
What is the difference between HL-8050N and m17?
HL-8050N and m17 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).
The main differences: Ethernet (HL-8050N: Yes, m17: —); Width (HL-8050N: 421.8 mm, m17: 346 mm); Depth (HL-8050N: 465.4 mm, m17: 189 mm); Height (HL-8050N: 404.3 mm, m17: 159 mm).
HL-8050N may suit users who need its differing values, while m17 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.