Choose MFP M528 if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 5.3 W vs 3.3 W
- Fax
- Higher Fax Modem Speed: 33.6 kbps
- Fax Resolution: 300 x 300 dpi
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP MFP M528 & M631h
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFP M528 and M631h within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MFP M528 | M631h |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria | HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | 802.1X, AES-256 storage encryption, HP Sure Start, IPsec, Kerberos, LDAP, SNMPv3 | Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 482 mm | 512 mm |
| Depth | 496 mm | 558 mm |
| Height | 497 mm | 640 mm |
| Weight | — | 32.4 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 100-127 / 220-240 V | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 629 W | 740 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5.3 W | 3.3 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | 1-year next-business-day onsite limited warranty (US configuration) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | — |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Fax Resolution | 300 x 300 dpi | — |
| Fax Memory | 500 pages | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | HP |
| Product Model | LaserJet Flow MFP M528 | LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631h |
| Product Series | LaserJet Enterprise | HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, copy, scan |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CF289A, CF289X, CF289Y | HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 7500 pages | 11000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 20000 pages | 41000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | 215.9 x 355.6 mm (custom) | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, RA4, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 16K, Oficio, Postcards, B5 envelope, C5, C6, DL | 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 | Bond paper, Cardstock, Colored paper, Envelopes, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Preprinted paper, Prepunched paper, Recycled paper, Rough paper, Transparencies | Plain, light, bond, recycled, heavy, labels, card stock, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 199 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 650 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 2300 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 250 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed, ADF (CIS) | Flatbed scanner with 150-sheet automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | 64 ipm | 75 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | 58 ipm | 75 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 43 ppm | 52 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 34 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 6 s | 5.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 150000 pages/month | 300000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 2000-7500 pages/month | 5,000-30,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 1200 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 1792 MB | 1792 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 3840 MB | 2560 MB |
| Internal Storage | 500 GB | 320 GB |
| Print Languages | HP PCL 6, HP PostScript level 3 emulation, PDF 1.7, Apple AirPrint | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript 3 emulation, native PDF, Apple AirPrint |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 43 cpm | 52 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 9999 copies | 9999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400% |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M631h if you need:
- Higher Width: 512 mm vs 482 mm
- Higher Depth: 558 mm vs 496 mm
- Higher Height: 640 mm vs 497 mm
- Higher Weight: 32.4 kg
What is the difference between MFP M528 and M631h?
MFP M528 and M631h share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (1200 x 1200 dpi), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MFP M528: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, M631h: Print, copy, scan); Black Print Speed A4 (MFP M528: 43 ppm, M631h: 52 ppm).
MFP M528 may suit users who need its differing values, while M631h benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.