Choose MFC-L6900DWG if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- NFC
- Higher Width: 495.3 mm vs 431 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother MFC-L6900DWG & HP M609x
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFC-L6900DWG and M609x within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MFC-L6900DWG | M609x |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC | HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | Integrated NFC Card Reader, Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec | Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 495.3 mm | 431 mm |
| Depth | 426.7 mm | 466 mm |
| Height | 518.2 mm | 505 mm |
| Weight | 19 kg | 27.3 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 730 W | 780 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 8.9 W | 0.8 W |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty (U.S.) | 1-year next-business-day onsite limited warranty (US configuration) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | — |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Fax Memory | 500 pages | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | MFC-L6900DWG | LaserJet Enterprise M609x |
| Product Series | MFC-L6900 Series | HP LaserJet Enterprise M609 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-880 / TN-890 | HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 12000 pages | 11000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 20000 pages | 41000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-890 | — |
| Drum Yield | 50000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, envelopes, custom sizes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 355.6 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes | Plain, light, bond, recycled, heavy, labels, card stock, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 200 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 570 sheets | 1200 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 4400 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 250 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed + ADF | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | — |
| Black Scan Speed | 50 ipm | — |
| Color Scan Speed | 20 ipm | — |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| ADF Capacity | 80 sheets | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 52 ppm | 71 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 7.5 s | 5.3 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 150000 pages/month | 300000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | Up to 10000 pages/month | 5,000-30,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 800 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 1024 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 1536 MB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript 3 emulation, native PDF, Apple AirPrint |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 52 cpm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M609x if you need:
- Higher Depth: 466 mm vs 426.7 mm
- Higher Weight: 27.3 kg vs 19 kg
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 780 W vs 730 W
- Higher Replacement Black Toner Yield: 41000 pages vs 20000 pages
What is the difference between MFC-L6900DWG and M609x?
MFC-L6900DWG and M609x share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (1200 x 1200 dpi), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MFC-L6900DWG: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, M609x: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (MFC-L6900DWG: 52 ppm, M609x: 71 ppm).
MFC-L6900DWG may suit users who need its differing values, while M609x benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.