Choose MFC-8220 if you need:
- Higher Depth: 451 mm vs 406 mm
- Drum Model: DR-500
- Higher Drum Yield: 20000 pages
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: 406.4 mm vs 356 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother MFC-8220 & HP M2727nf
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFC-8220 and M2727nf within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MFC-8220 | M2727nf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | Embedded Web Server; password protection; private fax receive |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 431 mm | 500 mm |
| Depth | 451 mm | 406 mm |
| Height | 335 mm | 457 mm |
| Weight | 11.6 kg | 17.2 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | — | 410 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | — | 13 W |
| Warranty | — | One-year limited warranty |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | 203 x 392 dpi | 300 x 300 dpi |
| Fax Memory | 500 pages | 600 pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | MFC-8220 | LaserJet M2727nf Multifunction |
| Product Series | — | LaserJet M2727 |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome laser multifunction printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print; Scan; Copy; Fax |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-540, TN-570 | Q7553A (53A); Q7553X (53X) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 3000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6700 pages | 7000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-500 | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, B5, Executive, Legal, Letter, Envelopes | A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); C5; DL; 16K; JIS postcard; JIS double postcard |
| 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, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies | 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 | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 500 sheets | 550 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 125 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | ADF-only | Flatbed; ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 300 x 600 dpi | 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | 30 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 20 ppm | 26 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | — | 10 s |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 15000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 750-3000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | — | 38 s |
| Processor Speed | — | 450 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 320 MB |
| Print Languages | GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3 | PCL 5e; PCL 6; PostScript 3 emulation |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 20 cpm | 26 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 300 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M2727nf if you need:
- Ethernet
- Security Features: Embedded Web Server; password protection; private fax receive
- Higher Width: 500 mm vs 431 mm
- Higher Height: 457 mm vs 335 mm
What is the difference between MFC-8220 and M2727nf?
MFC-8220 and M2727nf share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Fax (Yes), Fax Modem Speed (33.6 kbps).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MFC-8220: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, M2727nf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (MFC-8220: 20 ppm, M2727nf: 26 ppm); Print Resolution (MFC-8220: 2400 x 600 dpi, M2727nf: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-8220: —, M2727nf: Yes).
MFC-8220 may suit users who need its differing values, while M2727nf benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.