Choose M631z if you need:
- USB
- Ethernet
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Mobile Printing: HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-820 & HP M631z
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-820 and M631z within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-820 | M631z |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | 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 | — | 661 mm |
| Depth | — | 658 mm |
| Height | — | 1234 mm |
| Weight | — | 65.1 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | — | 740 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | — | 3.3 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year next-business-day onsite limited warranty (US configuration) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 300 x 300 dpi |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-820 | LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631z |
| Product Series | — | HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, copy, scan, fax | |
| 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 | — | 650 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | — | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed scanner with 150-sheet automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 120 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 120 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 150 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | — | 52 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | — | 5.4 s |
| Print Resolution | — | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 300000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 5,000-30,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | — | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | — | 2304 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 3072 MB |
| Internal Storage | — | 320 GB |
| Print Languages | — | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript 3 emulation, native PDF, Apple AirPrint |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 52 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 9999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400% |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
What is the difference between HL-820 and M631z?
HL-820 and M631z share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-820: Print, M631z: Print, copy, scan, fax); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-820: —, M631z: Yes).
HL-820 may suit users who need its differing values, while M631z benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.