Choose M1005 if you need:
- Higher Width: 437 mm vs 431 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 7 W vs 0.8 W
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm vs 215.9 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: 356 mm vs 355.6 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M1005 & M608x
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M1005 and M608x within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M1005 | M608x |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 437 mm | 431 mm |
| Depth | 363 mm | 466 mm |
| Height | 308 mm | 505 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 27.3 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-127 / 220-240 V | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 230 W | 780 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 7 W | 0.8 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | 1-year next-business-day onsite limited warranty (US configuration) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | HP |
| Product Model | LaserJet M1005 MFP | LaserJet Enterprise M608x |
| Product Series | LaserJet | HP LaserJet Enterprise M608 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | Q2612A | HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 11000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2000 pages | 41000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | 216 x 356 mm (custom) | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, B5, C5, C6, DL, Postcard | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, envelopes, custom sizes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Cardstock, Envelopes, Labels, Laser paper, Plain paper, Postcards, Transparencies | Plain, light, bond, recycled, heavy, labels, card stock, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 42 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 260 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 160 sheets | 1200 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 160 sheets | 4400 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 14 ppm | 61 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 5.3 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 5000 pages/month | 275000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 250-2000 pages/month | 5,000-25,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 230 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 MB | 1536 MB |
| Print Languages | Host-based | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript 3 emulation, native PDF, Apple AirPrint |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 14 cpm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M608x if you need:
- Ethernet
- Mobile Printing: HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
What is the difference between M1005 and M608x?
M1005 and M608x share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (HP), Minimum Custom Media Length (127 mm).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M1005: Print, Scan, Copy, M608x: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (M1005: 14 ppm, M608x: 61 ppm); Print Resolution (M1005: 600 x 600 dpi, M608x: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (M1005: —, M608x: Yes).
M1005 may suit users who need its differing values, while M608x benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.