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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother MFC-7820N & HP M102w⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFC-7820N and M102w within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother MFC-7820N⁩

⁦MFC-7820N⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet M102w⁩

⁦M102w⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦MFC-7820N⁩ ⁦M102w⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes —
Wi-Fi — Yes
Wi-Fi Direct — Yes
Mobile Printing — Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — EWS password, Network port control, SNMP community password
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦432 mm⁩ ⁦364.7 mm⁩
Depth ⁦395 mm⁩ ⁦247.3 mm⁩
Height ⁦294 mm⁩ ⁦190.6 mm⁩
Weight ⁦9.5 kg⁩ ⁦4.7 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦380 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦0.5 W⁩
Warranty — One-year limited warranty
Fax
Fax Yes —
Fax Modem Speed ⁦33.6 kbps⁩ —
Fax Resolution ⁦203 x 392 dpi⁩ —
Fax Memory ⁦500 pages⁩ —
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦MFC-7820N⁩ ⁦LaserJet M102w⁩
Product Series — LaserJet Pro
Product Type Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print, Scan, Copy, Fax Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-2000⁩ ⁦CF217A⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦700 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦2500 pages⁩ ⁦1600 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-2000⁩ ⁦CF219A⁩
Drum Yield ⁦12000 pages⁩ ⁦12000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal ⁦216 x 356 mm (custom)⁩
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, Envelopes⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS)⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.9 mm⁩ ⁦76 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦215.9 mm⁩ ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦406.4 mm⁩ ⁦356 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Recycled, Bond, Thick, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies Cardstock, Envelopes, Labels, Laser paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Postcards, Rough paper, Vellum
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦161 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦250 sheets⁩ ⁦160 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦250 sheets⁩ ⁦160 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦1 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed + ADF —
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦600 x 2400 dpi⁩ —
ADF Capacity ⁦35 sheets⁩ —
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦20 ppm⁩ ⁦22 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black — ⁦7.3 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦10000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦150-1500 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed — ⁦600 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦32 MB⁩ ⁦128 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 MB⁩ ⁦128 MB⁩
Internal Storage — ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3⁩ PCLmS, PWG, URF
Copying
Black Copy Speed ⁦20 cpm⁩ —
Copy Resolution ⁦600 x 300 dpi⁩ —
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩ —
Copy Zoom Range 25-400 % —

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose MFC-7820N if you need:

  • Ethernet
  • Higher Width: ⁦432 mm⁩ vs ⁦364.7 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦395 mm⁩ vs ⁦247.3 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦294 mm⁩ vs ⁦190.6 mm⁩

Choose M102w if you need:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Mobile Printing: Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct
  • Apple AirPrint

Overall, choosing between MFC-7820N and M102w depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and USB (Yes). They differ mainly on Ethernet. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between MFC-7820N and M102w?

MFC-7820N and M102w share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Drum Yield (⁦12000 pages⁩), Minimum Media Weight (⁦60 g/m²⁩).

The main differences: Printer Functions (MFC-7820N: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, M102w: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (MFC-7820N: ⁦20 ppm⁩, M102w: ⁦22 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (MFC-7820N: ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩, M102w: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩).

MFC-7820N may suit users who need its differing values, while M102w benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.