Choose M106w if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Drum Model: CF234A
- Higher Drum Yield: 9200 pages
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M106w & M608x
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M106w and M608x within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M106w | M608x |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct | HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | — | Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 364.7 mm | 431 mm |
| Depth | 247.3 mm | 466 mm |
| Height | 190.6 mm | 505 mm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 27.3 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 | 780 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 0.5 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 M106w | LaserJet Enterprise M608x |
| Product Series | LaserJet Ultra | HP LaserJet Enterprise M608 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CF233A | HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 6900 pages | 11000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2300 pages | 41000 pages |
| Drum Model | CF234A | — |
| Drum Yield | 9200 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 | 160 sheets | 1200 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 4400 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 22 ppm | 61 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 7.3 s | 5.3 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 pages/month | 275000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 250-2500 pages/month | 5,000-25,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 600 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 1536 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCLmS, PWG, URF | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript 3 emulation, native PDF, Apple AirPrint |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M608x if you need:
- Ethernet
- Security Features: Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos
- Higher Width: 431 mm vs 364.7 mm
- Higher Depth: 466 mm vs 247.3 mm
What is the difference between M106w and M608x?
M106w and M608x share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Apple AirPrint (Yes).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (M106w: 22 ppm, M608x: 61 ppm); Print Resolution (M106w: 600 x 600 dpi, M608x: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (M106w: —, M608x: Yes).
M106w may suit users who need its differing values, while M608x benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.