Choose M3027 if you need:
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm vs 215.9 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: 356 mm vs 355.6 mm
- Scanner Type: Flatbed; ADF
- Optical Scan Resolution: 600 dpi
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M3027 & M608dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M3027 and M608dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M3027 | M608dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | Private printing; PIN job access; Secure Storage Erase; Embedded Web Server password | Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | — | 431 mm |
| Depth | — | 466 mm |
| Height | — | 380 mm |
| Weight | — | 21.6 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-127 / 220-240 V | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | — | 780 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | — | 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 M3027 MFP | LaserJet Enterprise M608dn |
| Product Series | LaserJet M3027 | HP LaserJet Enterprise M608 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome laser multifunction printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print; Scan; Copy | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | Q7551A (51A); Q7551X (51X) | HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 11000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 13000 pages | 41000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4; A5; B5 (JIS); Executive; Legal; Letter | 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 | Bond paper; Cardstock; Colored paper; Envelopes; Labels; Letterhead; Plain paper; Preprinted paper; Prepunched paper; Recycled paper; Rough paper; Transparencies | Plain, light, bond, recycled, heavy, labels, card stock, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 199 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 600 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 1100 sheets | 4400 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 250 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed; ADF | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 dpi | — |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 25 ppm | 61 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 5.3 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 75000 pages/month | 275000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 2000-6000 pages/month | 5,000-25,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 400 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 512 MB | 1536 MB |
| Internal Storage | 40 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 5; PCL 6; PostScript 3 emulation; PDF 1.4 | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript 3 emulation, native PDF, Apple AirPrint |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 25 cpm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 1000 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M608dn if you need:
- Mobile Printing: HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
- Higher Width: 431 mm
What is the difference between M3027 and M608dn?
M3027 and M608dn share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (1200 x 1200 dpi), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M3027: Print; Scan; Copy, M608dn: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (M3027: 25 ppm, M608dn: 61 ppm); Automatic Duplex Printing (M3027: —, M608dn: Yes).
M3027 may suit users who need its differing values, while M608dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.