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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-820 & Canon MF232w⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-820 and MF232w within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-820⁩

⁦HL-820⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Canon imageCLASS MF232w⁩

⁦MF232w⁩

Canon

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-820⁩ ⁦MF232w⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Wi-Fi — Yes
Wi-Fi Direct — Yes
Mobile Printing — Canon PRINT Business, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — ⁦IP/MAC address filtering, IEEE 802.1X, SNMPv3, HTTPS/IPPS⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦391.2 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦373.4 mm⁩
Height — ⁦312.4 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦10.8 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦120 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦420 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦1.1 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year limited exchange/carry-in warranty (U.S.)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Canon
Product Model ⁦HL-820⁩ ⁦imageCLASS MF232w⁩
Product Series — ⁦imageCLASS MF230 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, Scan, Copy
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦Cartridge 137⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦1700 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦2400 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size — Legal
Supported Paper Sizes — Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement
Supported Media Types — Plain, Color, Recycled, Heavy, Bond, Label, Envelope
Minimum Media Weight — ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight — ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity — ⁦251 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity — ⁦251 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity — ⁦1 sheets⁩
Output Capacity — ⁦100 sheets⁩
Scanning
Scanner Type — Flatbed
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 — ⁦24 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black — ⁦6 s⁩
Print Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦15000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦500-2000 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time — ⁦14 s⁩
Standard Memory — ⁦256 MB⁩
Print Languages — UFR II LT
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦24 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦999 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose MF232w if you need:

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

Overall, choosing between HL-820 and MF232w depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on USB. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-820 and MF232w?

HL-820 and MF232w share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-820: Print, MF232w: Print, Scan, Copy).

HL-820 may suit users who need its differing values, while MF232w benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.