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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M102a and HL-L5200DW within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M102a | HL-L5200DW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | None (native mobile printing) | AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 364.7 mm | 373.4 mm |
| Depth | 247.3 mm | 388.6 mm |
| Height | 190.6 mm | 254 mm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 10.7 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | 120 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 380 W | 620 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 0.5 W | 6.7 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty (U.S.) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | Brother |
| Product Model | LaserJet M102a | HL-L5200DW |
| Product Series | LaserJet Pro | HL-L5000 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CF217A | TN-820 / TN-850 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 700 pages | 3000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 1600 pages | 8000 pages |
| Drum Model | CF219A | DR-820 |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | 30000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | 216 x 356 mm (custom) | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS) | A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio |
| 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, Photo paper, Plain paper, Postcards, Rough paper, Vellum | Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 1340 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 22 ppm | 42 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 7.3 s | 7.2 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 10000 pages/month | 50000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 150-1500 pages/month | Up to 3500 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 600 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 128 MB | — |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCLmS, PWG, URF | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS |
M102a and HL-L5200DW share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (M102a: 22 ppm, HL-L5200DW: 42 ppm); Print Resolution (M102a: 600 x 600 dpi, HL-L5200DW: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (M102a: —, HL-L5200DW: Yes).
M102a may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-L5200DW benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
