Choose M1522n if you need:
- Higher Multipurpose Tray Capacity: 250 sheets vs 50 sheets
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M1522n & M2727nf
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M1522n and M2727nf within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M1522n | M2727nf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | EWS password, Kensington lock | Embedded Web Server; password protection; private fax receive |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 496 mm | 500 mm |
| Depth | 406 mm | 406 mm |
| Height | 402 mm | 457 mm |
| Weight | 11 kg | 17.2 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-127 / 220-240 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 410 W | 410 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 10.5 W | 13 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | One-year limited warranty |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 300 x 300 dpi |
| Fax Memory | — | 600 pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | HP |
| Product Model | LaserJet M1522n Multifunction | LaserJet M2727nf Multifunction |
| Product Series | LaserJet M1522 | LaserJet M2727 |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome laser multifunction printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print; Scan; Copy; Fax |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CB436A | Q7553A (53A); Q7553X (53X) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1000 pages | 3000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2000 pages | 7000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, B5, C5, C6, DL, 16K, Letter, Legal | A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); C5; DL; 16K; JIS postcard; JIS double postcard |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Bond paper, Cardstock, Colored paper, Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Letterhead, Light paper, Plain paper, Preprinted paper, Prepunched paper, Recycled paper, Rough paper, Transparencies | Bond paper; Cardstock; Colored paper; Envelopes; Labels; Letterhead; Light paper; Plain paper; Preprinted paper; Prepunched paper; Recycled paper; Rough paper; Transparencies |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 260 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 550 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 125 sheets | 125 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed, ADF | Flatbed; ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 23 ppm | 26 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 9.5 s | 10 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 8000 pages/month | 15000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 250-2000 pages/month | 750-3000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | — | 38 s |
| Processor Speed | 450 MHz | 450 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 320 MB |
| Print Languages | HP PCL 5, HP PCL 6, HP PostScript level 3 emulation | PCL 5e; PCL 6; PostScript 3 emulation |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 23 cpm | 26 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M2727nf if you need:
- Higher Width: 500 mm vs 496 mm
- Higher Height: 457 mm vs 402 mm
- Higher Weight: 17.2 kg vs 11 kg
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 13 W vs 10.5 W
What is the difference between M1522n and M2727nf?
M1522n and M2727nf share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Depth (406 mm).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M1522n: Print, Scan, Copy, M2727nf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (M1522n: 23 ppm, M2727nf: 26 ppm); Print Resolution (M1522n: 600 x 600 dpi, M2727nf: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (M1522n: —, M2727nf: Yes).
M1522n may suit users who need its differing values, while M2727nf benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.