Choose M608x if you need:
- Higher Width: 431 mm vs 417 mm
- Higher Depth: 466 mm vs 412 mm
- Higher Height: 505 mm vs 437 mm
- Higher Weight: 27.3 kg vs 19 kg
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M608x & Kyocera ECOSYS M2540dw
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M608x and ECOSYS M2540dw within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M608x | ECOSYS M2540dw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria | KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos | IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, SSL/TLS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 431 mm | 417 mm |
| Depth | 466 mm | 412 mm |
| Height | 505 mm | 437 mm |
| Weight | 27.3 kg | 19 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V | 120 V, 60 Hz (US configuration) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 780 W | 681 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 0.8 W | 1 W |
| Warranty | 1-year next-business-day onsite limited warranty (US configuration) | 1-year standard manufacturer warranty; long-life components up to 3 years/100,000 pages (regional terms) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 200 x 100, 200 x 200, 200 x 400, 400 x 400 dpi |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | Kyocera |
| Product Model | LaserJet Enterprise M608x | ECOSYS M2540dw |
| Product Series | HP LaserJet Enterprise M608 Series | ECOSYS M2040/M2540 Family |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, copy, color scan, fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Kyocera ECOSYS laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y) | TK-1172 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 11000 pages | 3600 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 41000 pages | 7200 pages |
| Drum Model | — | DK-1150 |
| Drum Yield | — | 100000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, envelopes, custom sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, custom sizes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 148 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 355.6 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, light, bond, recycled, heavy, labels, card stock, transparencies, envelopes | Plain, recycled, preprinted, bond, color, prepunched, letterhead, envelopes, labels, thick paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 200 g/m² | 220 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 1200 sheets | 350 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 4400 sheets | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 500 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 40 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 23 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 61 ppm | 42 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 5.3 s | 6.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600; up to Fine 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 275000 pages/month | 50000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 5,000-25,000 pages/month | — |
| Warm-up Time | — | 20 s |
| Processor Speed | 1200 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 1536 MB | 1536 MB |
| Print Languages | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript 3 emulation, native PDF, Apple AirPrint | PRESCRIBE IIc, PCL 6 (PCL 5e/PCL-XL), KPDL 3 (PostScript 3), PDF Direct Print, XPS/OpenXPS |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 42 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400% |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ECOSYS M2540dw if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 1 W vs 0.8 W
- Fax
What is the difference between M608x and ECOSYS M2540dw?
M608x and ECOSYS M2540dw share specifications such as Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Apple AirPrint (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M608x: Print, ECOSYS M2540dw: Print, copy, color scan, fax); Print Technology (M608x: Laser, ECOSYS M2540dw: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Black Print Speed A4 (M608x: 61 ppm, ECOSYS M2540dw: 42 ppm); Print Resolution (M608x: 1200 x 1200 dpi, ECOSYS M2540dw: 600 x 600; up to Fine 1200 dpi).
M608x may suit users who need its differing values, while ECOSYS M2540dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.