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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare HP M106w & LaserJet Pro M102w⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M106w and LaserJet Pro M102w within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet M106w⁩

⁦M106w⁩

HP

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Pro M102w⁩

⁦LaserJet Pro M102w⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦M106w⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro M102w⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes 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 — ⁦Password-protected Embedded Web Server, network-port control, SNMP community security, 802.1X⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦364.7 mm⁩ ⁦364.7 mm⁩
Depth ⁦247.3 mm⁩ ⁦247.3 mm⁩
Height ⁦190.6 mm⁩ ⁦190.6 mm⁩
Weight ⁦4.7 kg⁩ ⁦4.7 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦220-240 V⁩ ⁦110-127 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦380 W⁩ ⁦380 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 M106w⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro M102w⁩
Product Series LaserJet Ultra ⁦LaserJet Pro M100 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦CF233A⁩ ⁦HP 17A (CF217A)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦6900 pages⁩ ⁦700 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦2300 pages⁩ ⁦1600 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦CF234A⁩ ⁦HP 19A (CF219A)⁩
Drum Yield ⁦9200 pages⁩ ⁦12000 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 ⁦160 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity — ⁦160 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦10 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦22 ppm⁩ ⁦22 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦7.3 s⁩ ⁦7.3 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦20000 pages/month⁩ ⁦10000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦250-2500 pages/month⁩ ⁦150-1500 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦600 MHz⁩ ⁦600 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦128 MB⁩ ⁦128 MB⁩
Maximum Memory — ⁦128 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages PCLmS, PWG, URF PCLmS, URF, PWG

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose M106w if you need:

  • Higher Included Black Toner Yield: ⁦6900 pages⁩ vs ⁦700 pages⁩
  • Higher Replacement Black Toner Yield: ⁦2300 pages⁩ vs ⁦1600 pages⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: ⁦216 mm⁩ vs ⁦215.9 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: ⁦356 mm⁩ vs ⁦355.6 mm⁩

Choose LaserJet Pro M102w if you need:

  • Security Features: ⁦Password-protected Embedded Web Server, network-port control, SNMP community security, 802.1X⁩
  • Higher Drum Yield: ⁦12000 pages⁩ vs ⁦9200 pages⁩
  • Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: ⁦76.2 mm⁩ vs ⁦76 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Input Capacity: ⁦160 sheets⁩

Overall, choosing between M106w and LaserJet Pro M102w depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Mobile Printing. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between M106w and LaserJet Pro M102w?

M106w and LaserJet Pro M102w share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Black Print Speed A4 (⁦22 ppm⁩), Print Resolution (⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩).

The main differences: Mobile Printing (M106w: Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct, LaserJet Pro M102w: HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, HP Smart); Input Voltage (M106w: ⁦220-240 V⁩, LaserJet Pro M102w: ⁦110-127 V⁩); Warranty (M106w: One-year limited warranty, LaserJet Pro M102w: ⁦1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.)⁩); Product Model (M106w: ⁦LaserJet M106w⁩, LaserJet Pro M102w: ⁦LaserJet Pro M102w⁩).

M106w may suit users who need its differing values, while LaserJet Pro M102w benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.