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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother MFC-8380DN & HP LaserJet Pro MFP M130a⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFC-8380DN and LaserJet Pro MFP M130a within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother MFC-8380DN⁩

⁦MFC-8380DN⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Pro MFP M130a⁩

⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M130a⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦MFC-8380DN⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M130a⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes —
Mobile Printing Brother iPrint&Scan Not supported
Security Features ⁦IPPS, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv3⁩ —
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦390 mm⁩ ⁦398 mm⁩
Depth ⁦443 mm⁩ ⁦288 mm⁩
Height ⁦442 mm⁩ ⁦231.1 mm⁩
Weight ⁦15.3 kg⁩ ⁦6.8 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦110-127 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦255 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦1 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.)⁩
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-8380DN⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M130a⁩
Product Series — ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M130 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print, Scan, Copy, Fax Print, Scan, Copy
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-3230, TN-3280⁩ ⁦HP 17A (CF217A)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦700 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦8000 pages⁩ ⁦1600 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-3200⁩ ⁦HP 19A (CF219A)⁩
Drum Yield ⁦25000 pages⁩ ⁦12000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, A5 Long Edge, B6, A6, Executive, Legal, Folio⁩ ⁦Letter, Legal, Executive, 8.5 x 13 in, A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Envelope C5, Envelope DL⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.8 mm⁩ ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦406.4 mm⁩ ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies Laser paper, Plain paper, Photo paper, Rough paper, Vellum, Envelope, Label, Cardstock, Postcard
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦163 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦550 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦0 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes —
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed + ADF Flatbed
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦600 x 2400 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Duplex Scanning Yes —
ADF Capacity ⁦20 sheets⁩ ⁦35 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦30 ppm⁩ ⁦22 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦8.5 s⁩ ⁦7.3 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦10000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦150-1500 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦300 MHz⁩ ⁦600 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦64 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦576 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Internal Storage — ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850⁩ PCLmS, URF, PWG
Copying
Black Copy Speed ⁦30 cpm⁩ ⁦22 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 400 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩ ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range 25-400 % 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose MFC-8380DN if you need:

  • Ethernet
  • Security Features: ⁦IPPS, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv3⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦443 mm⁩ vs ⁦288 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦442 mm⁩ vs ⁦231.1 mm⁩

Choose LaserJet Pro MFP M130a if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦398 mm⁩ vs ⁦390 mm⁩
  • Input Voltage: ⁦110-127 V⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦255 W⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦1 W⁩

Overall, choosing between MFC-8380DN and LaserJet Pro MFP M130a 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-8380DN and LaserJet Pro MFP M130a?

MFC-8380DN and LaserJet Pro MFP M130a share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).

The main differences: Printer Functions (MFC-8380DN: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, LaserJet Pro MFP M130a: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (MFC-8380DN: ⁦30 ppm⁩, LaserJet Pro MFP M130a: ⁦22 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (MFC-8380DN: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩, LaserJet Pro MFP M130a: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-8380DN: Yes, LaserJet Pro MFP M130a: —).

MFC-8380DN may suit users who need its differing values, while LaserJet Pro MFP M130a benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.