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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP Color LaserJet Pro M254nw vs HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 80identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Duplex printing
    • No
    • Yes
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • 10.7 s
    • 10.6 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • 12.1 s
    • 12.3 s
  • Country of origin
    • Vietnam
    • China, Vietnam, Thailand
  • Maximum input capacity
    • 250 sheets
    • 251 sheets
  • Cabling technology
    • 10/100Base-T(X)
    • 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 10,100 Mbit/s
    • 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Internal memory
    • 128 MB
    • 256 MB

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Color LaserJet Pro M254nwView product
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Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdwView product
Printing3 differ
ColourYesYes
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingDiffersNoYes
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneAuto
Maximum resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution colour600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution black600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)21 ppm21 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)21 ppm21 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one12 ppm
Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one12 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs10.7 s10.6 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs12.1 s12.3 s
Secure printingYesYes
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycle40000 pages per month40000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle150 - 2500 pages per month150 - 2500 pages per month
Printing coloursBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Number of print cartridges44
Page description languagesPostScript 3, PDF, PCLm, URF, PCL 5c, PCL 6PostScript 3, PDF, PCLm, URF, PCL 5c, PCL 6
Printer fontsScalable, TrueTypeScalable, TrueType
Country of originDiffersVietnamChina, Vietnam, Thailand
HP segmentHome officeHome office
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total number of input trays22
Total input capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacity1 sheets1 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacity20 sheets20 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one50 sheets
Maximum number of input trays22
Maximum input capacityDiffers250 sheets251 sheets
Maximum output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeKnown for one216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesPlain paper, Glossy paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, LetterheadPlain paper, Glossy paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, Letterhead
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)C5C5
Non-ISO print media sizesExecutive, Legal, Letter, Oficio, 16KExecutive, Legal, Letter, Oficio, 16K
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5, B6B5, B6
Envelopes sizes10, B5, C5, DL, Monarch10, B5, C5, DL, Monarch
Photo paper sizes10x15 cm10x15 cm
Photo paper sizes (imperial)4x6,5x8"4x6,5x8"
Custom media width76 - 216 mm76 - 216 mm
Custom media length127 - 356 mm127 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weight60 - 220 g/m²60 - 220 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LANUSB 2.0
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB connectorKnown for oneType-A
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11bWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11b
Security algorithmsSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, SNMP, HTTPSSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, SNMP, HTTPS
Mobile printing technologiesMopria Print Service, HP ePrint, Apple AirPrintMopria Print Service, HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNo
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency800 MHz800 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)50 dB50 dB
Sound power level (printing)6.4 dB6.4 dB
Memory typeKnown for oneDDR
Design1 differ
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Product colourWhiteWhite
Built-in displayYesYes
Colour displayKnown for oneYes
Display diagonalKnown for one6.86 cm (2.7")
Control typeDiffersButtonsButtons, Touch
CertificationCISPR 22:2008 & CISPR 32: 2012 /EN 55032:2012 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55024:2010; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 6CISPR 22:2008 & CISPR 32: 2012 /EN 55032:2012 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55024:2010; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 6
DisplayKnown for oneLCD
Display number of linesKnown for one2 lines
Power3 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs381 W342 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs7.5 W8 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)0.1 W0.1 W
Power consumption (off)0.1 W0.1 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.664 kWh/week0.759 kWh/week
AC input voltage110 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedWindows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, MacOSMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, MacOS
Other operating systems supportedLinuxLinux
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one850 MB
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)15 - 30 °C15 - 30 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 40 °C-20 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Sustainability1 differ
Doesn't containMercuryMercury
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Sustainable technologies and materialsDiffersMercury-freeMercury Free
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers392 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers385.8 mm421.7 mm
HeightDiffers247.5 mm334.1 mm
WeightDiffers13.8 kg18.7 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1200 x 1000 x 2278 mm
Packaging data3 differ
Package width498 mm498 mm
Package depthDiffers298 mm398 mm
Package heightDiffers464 mm532 mm
Package weightDiffers16.4 kg21.5 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Cartridge(s) includedYesYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)Differs800 pages1400 pages
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)700 pages700 pages
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Cables includedACAC
Drivers includedYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Software CDKnown for oneYes
Bundled softwareDiffersFor Windows OS, HP Software Installer, HP Software Uninstaller, HP PCL6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected), Device Setup & Software, HP Printer Assistant, HP Product Improvement Study, Online user manuals For Mac OS. Welcome Screen, (Directs users to HPFor Windows OS: HP Software Installer, HP Software Uninstaller, HP PCL6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected), Device Setup & Software, HP Printer Assistant, HP Product Improvement Study, Online user manuals, HP Scan Driver, HP Scan Application, HP Fax Dri
ManualKnown for oneYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffYesYes
HP Dynamic securityYesYes
HP Security toolsEmbedded Web Server: password-protection, secure browsing via SSL/TLS; Network: enable/disable network ports and features, SNMPv1 community password change; HP ePrint: HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic Access Authentication; Firewall and ACL; SNMPv3Embedded Web Server: password-protection, secure browsing via SSL/TLS; Network: enable/disable network ports and features, SNMPv1 community password change; HP ePrint: HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic Access Authentication; Firewall and ACL; SNMPv3
HP ePrintKnown for oneYes
HP JetAdvantage Secure PrintKnown for oneYes
HP Management toolsKnown for oneHP Printer Assistant (UDC); HP Utility (Mac); HP Device Toolbox; HP JetAdvantage Security Manager
HP Software providedKnown for oneHP Smart App
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers84433210108443310000
Pallet gross weightKnown for one538.7 kg
Other features5 differ
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneYes
Recommended system requirementsWindows 10; 8.1; 8; 7; 32-bit or 64-bit; 2 GB available hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection; USB port; Internet Explorer; Windows Vista; (32-bit only); 2 GB available hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection; USB port; Internet Explorer 8; Windows XP SP3 or higheWindows 10; 8.1; 8; 7; 32-bit or 64-bit; 2 GB available hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection; USB port; Internet Explorer; Windows Vista; (32-bit only); 2 GB available hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection; USB port; Internet Explorer 8; Windows XP SP3 or highe
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one1200 x 1200 DPI
Power supply typeInternal (Built-in) power supplyInternal (Built-in) power supply
Printer managementKnown for oneHP Printer Assistant (UDC); HP Utility (Mac); HP Device Toolbox; HP JetAdvantage Security Manager
Electromagnetic compatibilityCISPR 22:2008 & CISPR 32: 2012 /EN 55032:2012 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55024:2010; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 6CISPR 22:2008 & CISPR 32: 2012 /EN 55032:2012 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55024:2010; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 6
Auto-redialingKnown for oneYes
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows Server; macOS X 10.10 Yosemite; macOS 10.11 El Capitan; macOS 10.12 Sierra; Linux; UNIXWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8.1; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Linux; macOS 10.12 Sierra; UNIX; Windows Server
Copier resizeKnown for one25 - 400%
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one21 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Known for one21 cpm
Fax broadcastingKnown for one119 locations
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneYes
Fax forwardingKnown for oneYes
Fax memoryKnown for one1300 pages
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one120
Greyscale levelsKnown for one256
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one99 copies
Maximum scan areaKnown for one215.9 x 297 mm
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for one1200 x 1200 DPI
Modem speedKnown for one33.6 Kbit/s
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for one11.1 s
Time to first copy (colour, normal)Known for one13.9 s
Recommended humidity operating range30 - 70%30 - 70%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)17 - 25 °C17 - 25 °C
Custom media sizes76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Envelope feederNoNo
Acoustic power emissions (ready)26 dB26 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Differs14 dB16 dB
Box contentsDiffersHP Color LaserJet Pro M254nw T6B59A); Introductory HP LaserJet Color cartridges (~700 color composite (C/Y/M) yield); Installation guide; Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM; Power cord; USB cableHP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw(T6B82A); Introductory HP LaserJet Color cartridges (~700 color composite (C/Y/M) yield and ~1400 page yield black); Installation guide; Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM; Power cord; USB cable
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1199.9 x 1000 x 2277.9 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 89.7")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one537.6 kg (1185.1 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffersES: 0.664 kWh/Week; BA: 0.583 kWh/WeekES: 0.759 kWh/Week; BA: 0.669 kWh/Week
UNSPSC-codeDiffers4321210543212110
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCECP
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one8 pc(s)

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