Choose MFP M528 if you need:
- Higher Width: 482 mm vs 420 mm
- Higher Depth: 496 mm vs 266 mm
- Higher Height: 497 mm vs 254 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 629 W vs 310 W
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP MFP M528 & LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFP M528 and LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MFP M528 | LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria | HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, HP Smart |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | 802.1X, AES-256 storage encryption, HP Sure Start, IPsec, Kerberos, LDAP, SNMPv3 | Password-protected Embedded Web Server, network-port control, SNMP community security, 802.1X |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 482 mm | 420 mm |
| Depth | 496 mm | 266 mm |
| Height | 497 mm | 254 mm |
| Weight | — | 8 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 100-127 / 220-240 V | 110-127 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 629 W | 310 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5.3 W | 1.1 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.) |
| 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 Pro MFP M26nw |
| Product Series | LaserJet Enterprise | LaserJet Pro MFP M26 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 | CF289A, CF289X, CF289Y | HP 79A (CF279A) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 7500 pages | 500 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 20000 pages | 1000 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 | Letter, Legal, Executive, 8.5 x 13 in, A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Envelope C5, Envelope DL |
| 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 | 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 | 199 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 650 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 2300 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 0 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 250 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed, ADF (CIS) | Flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | 64 ipm | — |
| Color Scan Speed | 58 ipm | — |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| ADF Capacity | 100 sheets | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 43 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 34 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 6 s | 9.2 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 150000 pages/month | 5000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 2000-7500 pages/month | 100-1000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 1200 MHz | 600 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 1792 MB | 128 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 3840 MB | 128 MB |
| Internal Storage | 500 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | HP PCL 6, HP PostScript level 3 emulation, PDF 1.7, Apple AirPrint | Host-based printing |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 43 cpm | 18 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 400 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 9999 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Higher Weight: 8 kg
- Higher First Page Out Black: 9.2 s vs 6 s
What is the difference between MFP M528 and LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw?
MFP M528 and LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Apple AirPrint (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MFP M528: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (MFP M528: 43 ppm, LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: 18 ppm); Print Resolution (MFP M528: 1200 x 1200 dpi, LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: 600 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (MFP M528: Yes, LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: —).
MFP M528 may suit users who need its differing values, while LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.