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 & M631dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M209dw and M631dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M209dw | M631dn |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 mm |
| Depth | 279.5 mm | 558 mm |
| Height | 205 mm | 640 mm |
| Weight | 5.6 kg | 32.4 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 | 740 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 0.5 W | 3.3 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 MFP M631dn |
| Product Series | LaserJet M207-M212 | HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome laser printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, copy, scan | |
| 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 | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 150 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed scanner with 150-sheet automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 75 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 75 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 150 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 29 ppm | 52 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 18 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 7 s | 5.4 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 | 1792 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 64 MB | 2560 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 16 GB |
| Print Languages | PCLmS; URF; PWG | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript 3 emulation, native PDF, Apple AirPrint |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 52 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 9999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400% |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M631dn if you need:
- Higher Width: 512 mm vs 355 mm
- Higher Depth: 558 mm vs 279.5 mm
- Higher Height: 640 mm vs 205 mm
- Higher Weight: 32.4 kg vs 5.6 kg
What is the difference between M209dw and M631dn?
M209dw and M631dn share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M209dw: Print, M631dn: Print, copy, scan); Black Print Speed A4 (M209dw: 29 ppm, M631dn: 52 ppm); Print Resolution (M209dw: 600 x 600 dpi, M631dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
M209dw may suit users who need its differing values, while M631dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.