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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare HP M1537dnf & Brother MFC-L5800DW⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M1537dnf and MFC-L5800DW within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet M1537dnf MFP⁩

⁦M1537dnf⁩

HP

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Reference model ⁦Brother MFC-L5800DW⁩

⁦MFC-L5800DW⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦M1537dnf⁩ ⁦MFC-L5800DW⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Wi-Fi — Yes
Wi-Fi Direct — Yes
Mobile Printing — ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct⁩
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦495.3 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦426.7 mm⁩
Height — ⁦485.1 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦17.2 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦120 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦630 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦8.4 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year limited warranty (U.S.)⁩
Fax
Fax Yes Yes
Fax Modem Speed — ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
Fax Memory — ⁦500 pages⁩
General
Product Brand HP Brother
Product Model ⁦LaserJet M1537dnf MFP⁩ ⁦MFC-L5800DW⁩
Product Series ⁦LaserJet Pro M1530⁩ ⁦MFC-L5000 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome laser multifunction printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print; Scan; Copy; Fax Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦CE278A (78A)⁩ ⁦TN-820 / TN-850⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦3000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦2100 pages⁩ ⁦8000 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦DR-820⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦30000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4; A5; B5 (JIS); C5; DL; Executive; Legal; Letter; Monarch⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width — ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦215.9 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length — ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦355.6 mm⁩ ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Envelopes; Labels; Letterhead; Plain paper; Preprinted paper; Prepunched paper; Recycled paper; Rough paper; Transparencies Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight — ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight — ⁦200 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity — ⁦300 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity — ⁦1340 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity — ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity — ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed; ADF Flatbed + ADF
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Black Scan Speed — ⁦28 ipm⁩
Color Scan Speed — ⁦20 ipm⁩
ADF Capacity — ⁦70 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 — ⁦42 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black — ⁦7.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦50000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦Up to 3500 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed — ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory — ⁦256 MB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PostScript 3⁩ ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦42 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose MFC-L5800DW if you need:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Mobile Printing: ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct⁩
  • Apple AirPrint

Overall, choosing between M1537dnf and MFC-L5800DW depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes). They differ mainly on Wi-Fi. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between M1537dnf and MFC-L5800DW?

M1537dnf and MFC-L5800DW share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).

The main differences: Printer Functions (M1537dnf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax, MFC-L5800DW: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Print Resolution (M1537dnf: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, MFC-L5800DW: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩).

M1537dnf may suit users who need its differing values, while MFC-L5800DW benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.