Choose MFC-4350 if you need:
- Drum Model: DR-200
- Higher Multipurpose Tray Capacity: 200 sheets vs 50 sheets
- Higher First Page Out Black: 20 s vs 10 s
- Higher Warm-up Time: 60 s vs 38 s
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother MFC-4350 & HP M2727nf
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFC-4350 and M2727nf within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MFC-4350 | M2727nf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | Embedded Web Server; password protection; private fax receive |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 456 mm | 500 mm |
| Depth | 334 mm | 406 mm |
| Height | 250 mm | 457 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 17.2 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 160 W | 410 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 8 W | 13 W |
| Warranty | — | One-year limited warranty |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | 14.4 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | 203 x 391 dpi | 300 x 300 dpi |
| Fax Memory | — | 600 pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | MFC-4350 | LaserJet M2727nf Multifunction |
| Product Series | — | LaserJet M2727 |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome laser multifunction printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Copy, Fax | Print; Scan; Copy; Fax |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-200 | Q7553A (53A); Q7553X (53X) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1000 pages | 3000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2200 pages | 7000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-200 | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); C5; DL; 16K; JIS postcard; JIS double postcard |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | — | 76 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | — | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | — | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | — | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | — | Bond paper; Cardstock; Colored paper; Envelopes; Labels; Letterhead; Light paper; Plain paper; Preprinted paper; Prepunched paper; Recycled paper; Rough paper; Transparencies |
| Minimum Media Weight | — | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | — | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 200 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 200 sheets | 550 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 200 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | — | 125 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed; ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 6 ppm | 26 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 20 s | 10 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 15000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 750-3000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 60 s | 38 s |
| Processor Speed | — | 450 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 1 MB | 64 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 3 MB | 320 MB |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing System, PCL 4 | PCL 5e; PCL 6; PostScript 3 emulation |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 6 cpm | 26 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M2727nf if you need:
- USB
- Ethernet
- Security Features: Embedded Web Server; password protection; private fax receive
- Higher Width: 500 mm vs 456 mm
What is the difference between MFC-4350 and M2727nf?
MFC-4350 and M2727nf share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Fax (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal), Maximum Copies (99 copies).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MFC-4350: Print, Copy, Fax, M2727nf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (MFC-4350: 6 ppm, M2727nf: 26 ppm); Print Resolution (MFC-4350: 600 x 600 dpi, M2727nf: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-4350: —, M2727nf: Yes).
MFC-4350 may suit users who need its differing values, while M2727nf benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.