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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare HP M104w & Brother HL-L5000D⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M104w and HL-L5000D within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet M104w⁩

⁦M104w⁩

HP

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L5000D⁩

⁦HL-L5000D⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦M104w⁩ ⁦HL-L5000D⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Yes —
Wi-Fi Direct Yes —
Mobile Printing Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct Not supported
Apple AirPrint Yes —
Mopria Yes —
Security Features EWS password, Network port control, SNMP community password Secure Print, Lock Slot
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 M104w⁩ ⁦HL-L5000D⁩
Product Series LaserJet Pro ⁦HL-L5000 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦CF218A⁩ ⁦TN-820 / TN-850⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦1400 pages⁩ ⁦3000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦1400 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 ⁦160 sheets⁩ ⁦300 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦160 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 ⁦128 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦128 MB⁩ —
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ —
Print Languages PCLmS, PWG, URF ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose M104w if you need:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria

Choose HL-L5000D if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦373.4 mm⁩ vs ⁦364.7 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦388.6 mm⁩ vs ⁦247.3 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦254 mm⁩ vs ⁦190.6 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦10.7 kg⁩ vs ⁦4.7 kg⁩

Overall, choosing between M104w and HL-L5000D depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Wi-Fi. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between M104w and HL-L5000D?

M104w and HL-L5000D share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (M104w: ⁦22 ppm⁩, HL-L5000D: ⁦42 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (M104w: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, HL-L5000D: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (M104w: —, HL-L5000D: Yes).

M104w may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-L5000D benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.