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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-L6400DW & HL-L6250DW⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-L6400DW and HL-L6250DW within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L6400DW⁩

⁦HL-L6400DW⁩

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L6250DW⁩

⁦HL-L6250DW⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-L6400DW⁩ ⁦HL-L6250DW⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Direct Yes Yes
NFC Yes —
Mobile Printing ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC⁩ ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct⁩
Apple AirPrint Yes Yes
Mopria Yes Yes
Security Features Integrated NFC Card Reader, Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦398.8 mm⁩ ⁦373.4 mm⁩
Depth ⁦396.2 mm⁩ ⁦388.6 mm⁩
Height ⁦287 mm⁩ ⁦287 mm⁩
Weight ⁦13.3 kg⁩ ⁦12.4 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦120 V⁩ ⁦120 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦700 W⁩ ⁦670 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦7.2 W⁩ ⁦6.7 W⁩
Warranty ⁦1-year limited warranty (U.S.)⁩ ⁦1-year limited warranty (U.S.)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-L6400DW⁩ ⁦HL-L6250DW⁩
Product Series ⁦HL-L6400 Series⁩ ⁦HL-L6000 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-880 / TN-890⁩ ⁦TN-820 / TN-850 / TN-880⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦12000 pages⁩ ⁦12000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ ⁦12000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-890⁩ ⁦DR-890⁩
Drum Yield ⁦50000 pages⁩ ⁦50000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦76.2 mm⁩ ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦215.9 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦127 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦355.6 mm⁩ ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦200 g/m²⁩ ⁦200 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦570 sheets⁩ ⁦570 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦2650 sheets⁩ ⁦1610 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦250 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦52 ppm⁩ ⁦48 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦24 ipm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦7.5 s⁩ ⁦7.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦150000 pages/month⁩ ⁦100000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦Up to 10000 pages/month⁩ ⁦Up to 5000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦800 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦512 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦512 MB⁩ —
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩ ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-L6400DW if you need:

  • NFC
  • Higher Width: ⁦398.8 mm⁩ vs ⁦373.4 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦396.2 mm⁩ vs ⁦388.6 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦13.3 kg⁩ vs ⁦12.4 kg⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-L6400DW and HL-L6250DW depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on NFC. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-L6400DW and HL-L6250DW?

HL-L6400DW and HL-L6250DW share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-L6400DW: ⁦52 ppm⁩, HL-L6250DW: ⁦48 ppm⁩).

HL-L6400DW may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-L6250DW benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.