Product comparison · 2 laser printers

Brother HL-L2460DW laser printer vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 7identical
  • 81known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother HL-L2460DW laser printer has 11 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw (36 ppm vs 25 ppm). The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw has 0.4 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the Brother HL-L2460DW laser printer (8.9 s vs 8.5 s). The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw has 5,000 pages per month more maximum duty cycle than the Brother HL-L2460DW laser printer (40000 pages per month vs 35000 pages per month). Only the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw has colour. Only the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw has Wi-Fi.

  • Colour
    • HL-L2460DW laser printer:No
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:Yes
  • Duplex printing mode
    • HL-L2460DW laser printer:Auto/Manual
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:Auto
  • Maximum resolution
    • HL-L2460DW laser printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • HL-L2460DW laser printer:36 ppm
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:25 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • HL-L2460DW laser printer:8.5 s
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:8.9 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • HL-L2460DW laser printer:35000 pages per month
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:40000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • HL-L2460DW laser printer:2500 - 35000 pages per month
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:150 - 2500 pages per month
  • Number of print cartridges
    • HL-L2460DW laser printer:1
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:4

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Comparison of HL-L2460DW, Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw
123 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeDiffersAuto/ManualAuto
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution blackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs36 ppm25 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 ppm
Warm-up timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs8.5 s8.9 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 s
Booklet printing functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
N-up printingKnown for one2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 16, 20, 25Unknown — not stated by the source
Watermark printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Economical printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers35000 pages per month40000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers2500 - 35000 pages per month150 - 2500 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesDiffers14
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePDF, JPEG, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6
Printer fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceScalable, TrueType
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVietnam
Replacement cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP 218A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1,300 pages) W2180A; HP 218A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1,200 pages) W2181A; HP 218A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1,200 pages) W2182A; HP 218A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1,200 pages) W2183A; HP 218X High Y
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall medium business
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers12
Total input capacityDiffers251 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Maximum number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source251 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Manual feederKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersBond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paperPlain paper, Glossy paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, Letterhead
Custom media widthDiffers76.2 - 215.9 mm76 - 216 mm
Custom media lengthDiffers127 - 355.6 mm127 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 163 g/m²60 - 176 g/m²
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4, A5, A6Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5, B6Unknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneC5, Com-10, DL, MonarchUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for one60 - 230 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneBrother iPrint & ScanUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB51 dB
Sound power level (printing)Differs66.5 dB6.2 dB
Designidentical
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMGD
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.08 cm (2")
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceButtons
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 +A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2021; CISPR 32:2019; CISPR 35:2016; EN 55032:2015+A11:2020+A1:2020; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN 61000-4-12:2017; FCC CFR 47 Part 15B; ICES-003, Issue 6:2019; Other Telecom approvals as required by individual countries
Market positioningKnown for oneHome & officeUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Power5 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs470 W415 W
Power consumption (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs3.8 W0.05 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.08 W0.05 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.37 kWh/week0.272 kWh/week
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 120 V110 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one43 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 11Windows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOS
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, iOS
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 32.5 °C15 - 30 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one35 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers356 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers360 mm419.1 mm
HeightDiffers183 mm254.2 mm
WeightDiffers6 kg13.8 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1000 x 2041 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers438 mm497 mm
Package depthDiffers283 mm331 mm
Package heightDiffers519 mm510 mm
Package weightDiffers8.2 kg16.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 pages
Cables includedACAC
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for one700 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Security toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDevice Unique Password, Enable/Disable USB Ports, EWS Session Timeout, Access Control for Device Features, Remote Scan Enable/Disable
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source199896333832
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8443321010
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source474.2 kg
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGS mark, CCC, EAC, BIS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMI
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Recommended system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows 11; 10; 2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection. Apple macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia; 2GB HD; Internet required.
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal (Built-in) power supply
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 +A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2021; CISPR 32:2019; CISPR 35:2016; EN 55032:2015+A11:2020+A1:2020; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN 61000-4-12:2017; FCC CFR 47 Part 15B; ICES-003, Issue 6:2019; Other Telecom approvals as required by individual countries
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia
Manufacturer warrantyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOne-year limited warranty. For more information please visit us at https://www.support.hp.com[12]. 3-year HP commercial warranty at no extra cost (register within first 60 days at https://www.hp.com/eu/3yearwarranty ).
PrintingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceColour printing
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 GHz
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 70%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 27 °C
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm
Envelope feederKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 dB
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw; HP Black Original Introductory LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~600 pages); HP Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Original Introductory LaserJet Toner Cartridges (~500 pages each); Power cord; User Guide; Flyers; CD (#BBU and #AAC only)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1199.9 x 1000 x 2040.9 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 80.3")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source474.2 kg (1045.4 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.272 kWh/week (Energy Star)
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43212105

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