Choose M209dw if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 101.6 mm vs 76.2 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm vs 215.9 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M209dw & M609x
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M209dw and M609x within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M209dw | M609x |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | Apple AirPrint; HP app; Mopria; Wi-Fi Direct | HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | Secure Boot; firmware integrity; runtime code integrity; password-protected EWS; TLS 1.2; SNMPv3; encrypted data at rest; account lockout | Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 355 mm | 431 mm |
| Depth | 279.5 mm | 466 mm |
| Height | 205 mm | 505 mm |
| Weight | 5.6 kg | 27.3 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 420 W | 780 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 0.5 W | 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 M209dw | LaserJet Enterprise M609x |
| Product Series | LaserJet M207-M212 | HP LaserJet Enterprise M609 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome laser printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | W1350A (135A); W1350X (135X) | HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 700 pages | 11000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2400 pages | 41000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS) | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, envelopes, custom sizes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 101.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 152.4 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Cardstock; Envelopes; Labels; Laser paper; Plain paper; Postcards; Rough paper; Vellum | Plain, light, bond, recycled, heavy, labels, card stock, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 1200 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 4400 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 29 ppm | 71 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 18 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 7 s | 5.3 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 pages/month | 300000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 200-2000 pages/month | 5,000-30,000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 30 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 500 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 64 MB | 1536 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCLmS; URF; PWG | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript 3 emulation, native PDF, Apple AirPrint |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M609x if you need:
- Higher Width: 431 mm vs 355 mm
- Higher Depth: 466 mm vs 279.5 mm
- Higher Height: 505 mm vs 205 mm
- Higher Weight: 27.3 kg vs 5.6 kg
What is the difference between M209dw and M609x?
M209dw and M609x share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (M209dw: 29 ppm, M609x: 71 ppm); Print Resolution (M209dw: 600 x 600 dpi, M609x: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
M209dw may suit users who need its differing values, while M609x benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.