Choose M2727nf if you need:
- Fax
- Automatic Duplex Printing
- Higher Black Print Speed A4: 26 ppm vs 25 ppm
- Higher First Page Out Black: 10 s vs 8 s
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M2727nf & M5025
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M2727nf and M5025 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M2727nf | M5025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Network digital sending; no native mobile-print standard |
| Security Features | Embedded Web Server; password protection; private fax receive | Private printing, secure disk erase, network authentication |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 500 mm | 610 mm |
| Depth | 406 mm | 571 mm |
| Height | 457 mm | 584 mm |
| Weight | 17.2 kg | 55 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-127 / 220-240 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 410 W | 600 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 13 W | 24 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | One-year next-business-day onsite warranty |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | — |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | Not Applicable kbps |
| Fax Resolution | 300 x 300 dpi | Not Applicable dpi |
| Fax Memory | 600 pages | Not Applicable pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | HP |
| Product Model | LaserJet M2727nf Multifunction | LaserJet M5025 MFP |
| Product Series | LaserJet M2727 | HP LaserJet M5025 MFP |
| Product Type | Monochrome laser multifunction printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print; Scan; Copy; Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | Q7553A (53A); Q7553X (53X) | HP 70A (Q7570A) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | 15000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 7000 pages | 15000 pages |
| Drum Model | — | Not Applicable |
| Drum Yield | — | Not Applicable pages |
| Fuser Life | — | Blocked pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | A3 |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); C5; DL; 16K; JIS postcard; JIS double postcard | A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, C5, C6, DL, custom |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 312 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 470 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Bond paper; Cardstock; Colored paper; Envelopes; Labels; Letterhead; Light paper; Plain paper; Preprinted paper; Prepunched paper; Recycled paper; Rough paper; Transparencies | Paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, cardstock |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 199 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 600 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 550 sheets | 2100 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 125 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed; ADF | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 25 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 13.2 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 26 ppm | 25 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | Not Applicable ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 8 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 15000 pages/month | 125000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 750-3000 pages/month | 2500-15000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 38 s | Blocked s |
| Processor Speed | 450 MHz | 460 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 320 MB | 256 MB |
| Internal Storage | — | 40 GB |
| Print Languages | PCL 5e; PCL 6; PostScript 3 emulation | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, PostScript 3 emulation, PDF 1.4 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 26 cpm | 25 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M5025 if you need:
- Mobile Printing: Network digital sending; no native mobile-print standard
- Higher Width: 610 mm vs 500 mm
- Higher Depth: 571 mm vs 406 mm
- Higher Height: 584 mm vs 457 mm
What is the difference between M2727nf and M5025?
M2727nf and M5025 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (1200 x 1200 dpi), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M2727nf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax, M5025: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (M2727nf: 26 ppm, M5025: 25 ppm); Automatic Duplex Printing (M2727nf: Yes, M5025: —).
M2727nf may suit users who need its differing values, while M5025 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.