Choose HL-L6400DWT if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- NFC
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 7.2 W vs 3.3 W
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 12000 pages vs 11000 pages
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-L6400DWT & HP M631z
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-L6400DWT and M631z within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-L6400DWT | M631z |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | 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 | HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria |
| 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 | Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 398.8 mm | 661 mm |
| Depth | 396.2 mm | 658 mm |
| Height | 419.1 mm | 1234 mm |
| Weight | 17.2 kg | 65.1 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 700 W | 740 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 7.2 W | 3.3 W |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty (U.S.) | 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-L6400DWT | LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631z |
| Product Series | HL-L6400 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 | TN-880 / TN-890 | HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 12000 pages | 11000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 20000 pages | 41000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-890 | — |
| Drum Yield | 50000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, envelopes, custom sizes |
| 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, light, bond, recycled, heavy, labels, card stock, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 200 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 1090 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 1610 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 250 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | 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 | 52 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 7.5 s | 5.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 150000 pages/month | 300000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | Up to 10000 pages/month | 5,000-30,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 800 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 512 MB | 2304 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 3072 MB |
| Internal Storage | — | 320 GB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS | 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?
Choose M631z if you need:
- Higher Width: 661 mm vs 398.8 mm
- Higher Depth: 658 mm vs 396.2 mm
- Higher Height: 1234 mm vs 419.1 mm
- Higher Weight: 65.1 kg vs 17.2 kg
What is the difference between HL-L6400DWT and M631z?
HL-L6400DWT and M631z share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Black Print Speed A4 (52 ppm), Print Resolution (1200 x 1200 dpi), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-L6400DWT: Print, M631z: Print, copy, scan, fax).
HL-L6400DWT may suit users who need its differing values, while M631z benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.