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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M181fw vs HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdn

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 89identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Duplex printing mode
    • Manual
    • Auto
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 16 ppm
    • 21 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 16 ppm
    • 21 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • 11.8 s
    • 10.6 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • 13.5 s
    • 12 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • 30000 pages per month
    • 40000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • 150 - 1500 pages per month
    • 150 - 2500 pages per month
  • Country of origin
    • Vietnam
    • China, Vietnam

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Color LaserJet Pro MFP M181fwView product
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Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdnView product
Printing5 differ
ColourYesYes
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeDiffersManualAuto
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)Differs16 ppm21 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs16 ppm21 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs11.8 s10.6 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs13.5 s12 s
Secure printingYesYes
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
Features3 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers30000 pages per month40000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers150 - 1500 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
HP segmentHome officeHome office
Input & output capacity5 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers12
Total input capacityDiffers150 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers35 sheets50 sheets
Maximum number of input traysDiffers12
Maximum input capacityDiffers150 sheets250 sheets
Maximum output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityKnown for one1 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for one20 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print size216 x 356 mm216 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 printingKnown for oneYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-A
Network3 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
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 DirectKnown for oneYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-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 memory256 MB256 MB
Maximum internal memory256 MB256 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency800 MHz800 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48 dB50 dB
Sound power level (printing)Differs6.3 dB6.4 dB
Sound pressure level (duplex printing)Known for one50 dB
Design3 differ
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Product colourWhiteWhite
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayKnown for oneLCD
Colour displayDiffersNoYes
Display diagonalDiffers7.62 cm (3")6.86 cm (2.7")
Control typeDiffersButtonsButtons, Touch
Display number of linesKnown for one2 lines
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs337 W342 W
Power consumption (ready)8 W8 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)0.1 W0.1 W
Power consumption (off)0.1 W0.1 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.493 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
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%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%
Sustainability1 differ
Doesn't containMercuryMercury
Sustainability certificatesDiffersBlue Angel, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Sustainable technologies and materialsMercury FreeMercury Free
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width420 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers380 mm421.7 mm
HeightDiffers341.2 mm334.1 mm
WeightDiffers16.3 kg18.7 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1200 x 1000 x 2278 mm
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers497 mm498 mm
Package depth398 mm398 mm
Package heightDiffers466 mm532 mm
Package weightDiffers19.5 kg21.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Software CDKnown for oneYes
Bundled softwareFor 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 DriFor 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
Documentation CDKnown for oneYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP ePrintYesYes
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 Management toolsHP Printer Assistant, HP Utility, HP Device Toolbox, HP JetAdvantage Security ManagerHP Printer Assistant, HP Utility, HP Device Toolbox, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager
HP Software providedHP Software Installer, HP Software Uninstaller, HP Device Experience, HP Web Services Assist, HP Product Improvement Study, HP Scan Application, HP Fax ApplicationHP Software Installer, HP Software Uninstaller, HP Device Experience, HP Web Services Assist, HP Product Improvement Study, HP Scan Application, HP Fax Application
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code84433100008443310000
Pallet gross weightKnown for one538.7 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCECP
Other features7 differ
All-In-One-multitaskingYesYes
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 resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Power supply typeInternal (Built-in) power supplyInternal (Built-in) power supply
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-redialingYesYes
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; Windows 7; Windows Vista; 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 resize25 - 400%25 - 400%
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs16 cpm21 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs16 cpm21 cpm
Fax broadcasting119 locations119 locations
Fax delayed sendingYesYes
Fax forwardingYesYes
Fax memory1300 pages1300 pages
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one120
Greyscale levels256256
Maximum number of copies99 copies99 copies
Maximum scan area215.9 x 297 mm215.9 x 297 mm
Maximum scan resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Modem speed33.6 Kbit/s33.6 Kbit/s
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Time to first copy (black, normal)Differs12.3 s11.3 s
Time to first copy (colour, normal)Differs18.1 s14 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)16 dB16 dB
Box contentsDiffersHP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M180fw (T6B71A); Introductory HP LaserJet Color cartridges (~700 color composite (C/Y/M) yield and ~800 page yield black); Installation guide; Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM; Power cord; USB cableHP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdnT6B81A); 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( AP only)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffersES: 0.493 kWh/Week; BA: 0.523 kWh/WeekES: 0.759 kWh/Week; BA: 0.669 kWh/Week
UNSPSC-code4321211043212110

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