Choose HL-L5200DW if you need:
- Higher Depth: 388.6 mm vs 373.4 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 620 W vs 420 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 6.7 W vs 1.1 W
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 3000 pages vs 1700 pages
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-L5200DW & Canon MF232w
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-L5200DW and MF232w within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-L5200DW | MF232w |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct | Canon PRINT Business, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec | IP/MAC address filtering, IEEE 802.1X, SNMPv3, HTTPS/IPPS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 373.4 mm | 391.2 mm |
| Depth | 388.6 mm | 373.4 mm |
| Height | 254 mm | 312.4 mm |
| Weight | 10.7 kg | 10.8 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 620 W | 420 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 6.7 W | 1.1 W |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty (U.S.) | 1-year limited exchange/carry-in warranty (U.S.) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Canon |
| Product Model | HL-L5200DW | imageCLASS MF232w |
| Product Series | HL-L5000 Series | imageCLASS MF230 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-820 / TN-850 | Cartridge 137 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | 1700 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 8000 pages | 2400 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-820 | — |
| Drum Yield | 30000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio | Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement |
| 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 | Plain, Color, Recycled, Heavy, Bond, Label, Envelope |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 200 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 251 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 1340 sheets | 251 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 42 ppm | 24 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 7.2 s | 6 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 50000 pages/month | 15000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | Up to 3500 pages/month | 500-2000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | — | 14 s |
| Processor Speed | 800 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS | 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:
- Higher Width: 391.2 mm vs 373.4 mm
- Higher Height: 312.4 mm vs 254 mm
- Higher Weight: 10.8 kg vs 10.7 kg
- Scanner Type: Flatbed
What is the difference between HL-L5200DW and MF232w?
HL-L5200DW and MF232w share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Wi-Fi (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-L5200DW: Print, MF232w: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-L5200DW: 42 ppm, MF232w: 24 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-L5200DW: 1200 x 1200 dpi, MF232w: 600 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-L5200DW: Yes, MF232w: —).
HL-L5200DW may suit users who need its differing values, while MF232w benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.