Choose M102a if you need:
- Drum Model: CF219A
- Higher Drum Yield: 12000 pages
- 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 M102a & M631h
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M102a and M631h within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M102a | M631h |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | None (native 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 | 364.7 mm | 512 mm |
| Depth | 247.3 mm | 558 mm |
| Height | 190.6 mm | 640 mm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 32.4 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 380 W | 740 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 0.5 W | 3.3 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | 1-year next-business-day onsite limited warranty (US configuration) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | HP |
| Product Model | LaserJet M102a | LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631h |
| Product Series | LaserJet Pro | HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, copy, scan | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CF217A | HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 700 pages | 11000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 1600 pages | 41000 pages |
| Drum Model | CF219A | — |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | 216 x 356 mm (custom) | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS) | 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, Photo paper, Plain paper, Postcards, Rough paper, Vellum | Plain, light, bond, recycled, heavy, labels, card stock, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 150 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed scanner with 150-sheet automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 75 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 75 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 150 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 22 ppm | 52 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 7.3 s | 5.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 10000 pages/month | 300000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 150-1500 pages/month | 5,000-30,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 600 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 128 MB | 1792 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 128 MB | 2560 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 320 GB |
| Print Languages | PCLmS, PWG, URF | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript 3 emulation, native PDF, Apple AirPrint |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 52 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 9999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400% |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M631h if you need:
- Ethernet
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
- Security Features: Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos
What is the difference between M102a and M631h?
M102a and M631h share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (HP), Minimum Custom Media Length (127 mm).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M102a: Print, M631h: Print, copy, scan); Black Print Speed A4 (M102a: 22 ppm, M631h: 52 ppm); Print Resolution (M102a: 600 x 600 dpi, M631h: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (M102a: —, M631h: Yes).
M102a may suit users who need its differing values, while M631h benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.