Choose MFC-8300 if you need:
- Higher Width: 435 mm vs 355.1 mm
- Higher Depth: 442 mm vs 250 mm
- Higher Height: 323 mm vs 205.45 mm
- Higher Weight: 12 kg vs 5.6 kg
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother MFC-8300 & HP M210dw
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFC-8300 and M210dw within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MFC-8300 | M210dw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 435 mm | 355.1 mm |
| Depth | 442 mm | 250 mm |
| Height | 323 mm | 205.45 mm |
| Weight | 12 kg | 5.6 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 850 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 9 W | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | — |
| Fax Modem Speed | 14.4 kbps | — |
| Fax Resolution | 203 x 391 dpi | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | MFC-8300 | Laserjet M210dw |
| Product Series | — | LaserJet M207-M212 |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome laser printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-430, TN-460 | W1340A/W1340X (North America, Australia, New Zealand); W1350A/W1350X (EEA, Switzerland, UK, Israel); W1360A/W1360X (other listed regions); W1370A/W1370X (China, India) |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | — |
| Drum Model | DR-400 | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Executive; Legal; Letter |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | — | 215.9 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | — | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | — | Envelopes; Labels; Plain paper |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | — |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 500 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | — |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 12 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | — |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Standard Memory | 2 MB | — |
| Maximum Memory | 2 MB | — |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing System, PCL 4 | PCLm |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 12 cpm | — |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M210dw if you need:
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 215.9 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: 355.6 mm
- Supported Media Types: Envelopes; Labels; Plain paper
- Automatic Duplex Printing
What is the difference between MFC-8300 and M210dw?
MFC-8300 and M210dw share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (600 x 600 dpi), USB (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MFC-8300: Print, Copy, Fax, M210dw: Print); Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-8300: —, M210dw: Yes).
MFC-8300 may suit users who need its differing values, while M210dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.