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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-820 & HP M608x⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-820 and M608x within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-820⁩

⁦HL-820⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Enterprise M608x⁩

⁦M608x⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-820⁩ ⁦M608x⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes
Ethernet Yes
Mobile Printing HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria
Apple AirPrint Yes
Mopria Yes
Security Features ⁦Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦431 mm⁩
Depth ⁦466 mm⁩
Height ⁦505 mm⁩
Weight ⁦27.3 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦780 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦0.8 W⁩
Warranty ⁦1-year next-business-day onsite limited warranty (US configuration)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-820⁩ ⁦LaserJet Enterprise M608x⁩
Product Series ⁦HP LaserJet Enterprise M608 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦11000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦41000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, envelopes, custom sizes⁩
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, light, bond, recycled, heavy, labels, card stock, transparencies, envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦200 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦1200 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦4400 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦500 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦61 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦5.3 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦275000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦5,000-25,000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦1200 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦1536 MB⁩
Print Languages ⁦HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript 3 emulation, native PDF, Apple AirPrint⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose M608x if you need:

  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • Mobile Printing: HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria
  • Apple AirPrint

Overall, choosing between HL-820 and M608x depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and 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 M608x?

HL-820 and M608x share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).

The main differences: Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-820: —, M608x: Yes).

HL-820 may suit users who need its differing values, while M608x benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.