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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw vs HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdn

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 109identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Duplex printing mode
    • Manual
    • Auto
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • 10.7 s
    • 10.6 s
  • Wi-Fi
    • Yes
    • No
  • Depth
    • 388.6 mm
    • 421.7 mm
  • Weight
    • 18 kg
    • 18.7 kg
  • Package height
    • 490 mm
    • 532 mm
  • Package weight
    • 20.3 kg
    • 21.5 kg
  • Time to first copy (black, normal)
    • 11.2 s
    • 11.3 s

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Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nwView product
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Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdnView product
Printing2 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)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)12 s12 s
Secure printingYesYes
Featuresidentical
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 originChina, VietnamChina, Vietnam
HP segmentHome officeHome office
Input & output capacityidentical
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 capacity50 sheets50 sheets
Maximum number of input trays22
Maximum input capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Maximum output capacity100 sheets100 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 & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUSB 2.0
USB portYesYes
Direct printingKnown for oneYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
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
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11b
Performanceidentical
Internal memory256 MB256 MB
Maximum internal memory256 MB256 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency800 MHz800 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)50 dB50 dB
Sound pressure level (duplex printing)Known for one50 dB
Sound power level (printing)6.4 dB6.4 dB
Designidentical
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Product colourWhiteWhite
Built-in displayYesYes
Colour displayYesYes
Display diagonal6.86 cm (2.7")6.86 cm (2.7")
Control typeButtons, TouchButtons, 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
Poweridentical
Power consumption (printing)342 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)0.759 kWh/week0.759 kWh/week
AC input voltage110 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
System requirementsidentical
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 supportedMac 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%
Sustainabilityidentical
Doesn't containMercuryMercury
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Sustainable technologies and materialsMercury FreeMercury Free
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width420 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers388.6 mm421.7 mm
Height334.1 mm334.1 mm
WeightDiffers18 kg18.7 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1200 x 1000 x 2278 mm
Packaging data2 differ
Package width498 mm498 mm
Package depth398 mm398 mm
Package heightDiffers490 mm532 mm
Package weightDiffers20.3 kg21.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedACAC
Documentation CDKnown for oneYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
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, HP Scan Driver, HP Scan Application. For Mac OSFor 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
Brand-specific features1 differ
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 providedDiffersHP Software Installer, HP Software Uninstaller, HP Device Experience, HP Web Services Assist, HP Product Improvement Study, HP Scan 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
Other features3 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-redialingKnown for oneYes
Compatible operating systemsWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8.1; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Linux; macOS 10.12 Sierra; UNIX; Windows ServerWindows 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)21 cpm21 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)21 cpm21 cpm
Fax broadcastingKnown for one119 locations
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneYes
Fax forwardingKnown for oneYes
Fax memoryKnown for one1300 pages
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 speedKnown for one33.6 Kbit/s
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Time to first copy (black, normal)Differs11.2 s11.3 s
Time to first copy (colour, normal)14 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 M280nw(T6B80A); 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 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: 0.759 kWh/Week; BA: 0.696 kWh/WeekES: 0.759 kWh/Week; BA: 0.669 kWh/Week
UNSPSC-code4321211043212110
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCECP

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