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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare HP M102w & LaserJet Pro M203dw⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M102w and LaserJet Pro M203dw within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet M102w⁩

⁦M102w⁩

HP

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Pro M203dw⁩

⁦LaserJet Pro M203dw⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦M102w⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro M203dw⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Wi-Fi Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Direct Yes Yes
Mobile Printing Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, HP Smart
Apple AirPrint Yes Yes
Mopria Yes Yes
Security Features EWS password, Network port control, SNMP community password ⁦Password-protected Embedded Web Server, network-port control, SNMP community security, 802.1X⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦364.7 mm⁩ ⁦370.8 mm⁩
Depth ⁦247.3 mm⁩ ⁦406.4 mm⁩
Height ⁦190.6 mm⁩ ⁦223.5 mm⁩
Weight ⁦4.7 kg⁩ ⁦6.9 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦220-240 V⁩ ⁦110-127 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦380 W⁩ ⁦480 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦0.5 W⁩ ⁦0.5 W⁩
Warranty One-year limited warranty ⁦1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.)⁩
General
Product Brand HP HP
Product Model ⁦LaserJet M102w⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro M203dw⁩
Product Series LaserJet Pro ⁦LaserJet Pro M200 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦CF217A⁩ ⁦HP 30A / 30X (CF230A / CF230X)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦700 pages⁩ ⁦1000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦1600 pages⁩ ⁦3500 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦CF219A⁩ ⁦HP 32A (CF232A)⁩
Drum Yield ⁦12000 pages⁩ ⁦23000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size ⁦216 x 356 mm (custom)⁩ Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS)⁩ ⁦Letter, Legal, Executive, 8.5 x 13 in, A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Envelope C5, Envelope DL⁩
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 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 ⁦163 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦160 sheets⁩ ⁦260 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦160 sheets⁩ ⁦260 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦10 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦22 ppm⁩ ⁦28 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦18 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦7.3 s⁩ ⁦6.4 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦10000 pages/month⁩ ⁦30000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦150-1500 pages/month⁩ ⁦250-2500 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦600 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦128 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦128 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages PCLmS, PWG, URF ⁦PCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3, PCLm, PDF, URF, PWG⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose M102w if you need:

  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: ⁦216 mm⁩ vs ⁦215.9 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: ⁦356 mm⁩ vs ⁦355.6 mm⁩
  • Higher Multipurpose Tray Capacity: ⁦150 sheets⁩ vs ⁦10 sheets⁩
  • Higher First Page Out Black: ⁦7.3 s⁩ vs ⁦6.4 s⁩

Choose LaserJet Pro M203dw if you need:

  • Ethernet
  • Higher Width: ⁦370.8 mm⁩ vs ⁦364.7 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦406.4 mm⁩ vs ⁦247.3 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦223.5 mm⁩ vs ⁦190.6 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between M102w and LaserJet Pro M203dw depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Ethernet. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between M102w and LaserJet Pro M203dw?

M102w and LaserJet Pro M203dw share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩), USB (Yes).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (M102w: ⁦22 ppm⁩, LaserJet Pro M203dw: ⁦28 ppm⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (M102w: —, LaserJet Pro M203dw: Yes).

M102w may suit users who need its differing values, while LaserJet Pro M203dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.