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HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn vs HP LaserJet Ent 8501x

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  • 108identical
  • 0known for one product only

Key differences

The HP LaserJet Ent 8501x has 2 more total input trays than the HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn (5 vs 3). The HP LaserJet Ent 8501x has 1,040 sheets more total input capacity than the HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn (2180 sheets vs 1140 sheets). The HP LaserJet Ent 8501x has 2 more maximum input trays than the HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn (5 vs 3). Pallet dimensions (W x D x H): 755 x 850 x 980 mm on the HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn, 890 x 972 x 1184 mm on the HP LaserJet Ent 8501x. Pallet weight (imperial): 75.9 kg (167.3 lbs) on the HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn, 133.2 kg (293.7 lbs) on the HP LaserJet Ent 8501x.

  • Total number of input trays
    • LaserJet Ent 8501dn:3
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:5
  • Total input capacity
    • LaserJet Ent 8501dn:1140 sheets
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:2180 sheets
  • Maximum number of input trays
    • LaserJet Ent 8501dn:3
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:5
  • Maximum input capacity
    • LaserJet Ent 8501dn:1140 sheets
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:2180 sheets
  • Height
    • LaserJet Ent 8501dn:714 mm
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:970 mm
  • Weight
    • LaserJet Ent 8501dn:65.5 kg
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:93.7 kg
  • Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)
    • LaserJet Ent 8501dn:755 x 850 x 980 mm
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:890 x 972 x 1184 mm
  • Package width
    • LaserJet Ent 8501dn:755 mm
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:890 mm

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Comparison of LaserJet Ent 8501dn, LaserJet Ent 8501x
123 specifications
Printingidentical
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)70 ppm70 ppm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)35 ppm35 ppm
Warm-up time100 s100 s
Time to first page (black, normal)5.6 s5.6 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)4.23 mm4.23 mm
Secure printingYesYes
Watermark printingYesYes
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycle250000 pages per month250000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle0 - 60000 pages per month0 - 60000 pages per month
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Number of print cartridges11
Page description languagesPostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCL 5e, PCL 6PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCL 5e, PCL 6
Printer fontsScalable, TrueTypeScalable, TrueType
Country of originChina, Mexico, Czech RepublicChina, Mexico, Czech Republic
Replacement cartridgesHP 176A Black LJ Toner Cartridge W1760A (ISO Yield 45,000)HP 176A Black LJ Toner Cartridge W1760A (ISO Yield 45,000)
HP segmentEnterpriseEnterprise
Input & output capacity4 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers35
Total input capacityDiffers1140 sheets2180 sheets
Total output capacity500 sheets500 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacity520 sheets520 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayYesYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Maximum number of input traysDiffers35
Maximum input capacityDiffers1140 sheets2180 sheets
Maximum output capacity500 sheets500 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA3A3
Maximum print size311.5 x 448.7 mm311.5 x 448.7 mm
Paper tray media typesPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, LetterheadPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Letterhead
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A3, A4, A5, A6A3, A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)C5, C6C5, C6
Non-ISO print media sizesOficio, 16KOficio, 16K
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B4, B5, B6B4, B5, B6
Envelopes sizesB5, C5, C6, DLB5, C5, C6, DL
Photo paper sizes10x15 cm10x15 cm
Custom media width98 - 320 mm98 - 320 mm
Custom media length139.7 - 457.2 mm139.7 - 457.2 mm
Paper tray media weight60 - 325 g/m²60 - 325 g/m²
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
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
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Security algorithmsSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, HTTPSSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, HTTPS
Mobile printing technologiesMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrintMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint
Performanceidentical
Internal memory6144 MB6144 MB
Maximum internal memory6144 MB6144 MB
Internal storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency1600 MHz1600 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)55 dB55 dB
Sound power level (printing)70 dB70 dB
Designidentical
Market positioningEnterpriseEnterprise
Product colourBlue, WhiteBlue, White
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayCGDCGD
Colour displayYesYes
Display diagonal10.9 cm (4.3")10.9 cm (4.3")
Control typeTouchTouch
CertificationCISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) - Class A, EN 55032: 2015 (EU) - Class A, CISPR 11:2016, EN 55011:2016, EN 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019, EN 55024: 2010+A1:2015, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN60601-1-2:2015, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, FCC CFR 47 Part 1CISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) - Class A, EN 55032: 2015 (EU) - Class A, CISPR 11:2016, EN 55011:2016, EN 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019, EN 55024: 2010+A1:2015, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN60601-1-2:2015, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, FCC CFR 47 Part 1
Poweridentical
Power consumption (printing)24.37 W24.37 W
Power consumption (ready)40.08 W40.08 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)0.11 W0.11 W
Power consumption (off)0.11 W0.11 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOSMac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOS
Other operating systems supportedAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)15 - 30 °C15 - 30 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 40 °C-10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR, EPEAT, Blue Angel, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, Blue Angel, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Sustainable technologies and materialsFSC Certified Packaging; 10% post-consumer recycled plasticFSC Certified Packaging; 10% post-consumer recycled plastic
Sustainability complianceYesYes
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)670670
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)416416
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)3030
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)2626
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)6060
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width585 mm585 mm
Depth695 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers714 mm970 mm
WeightDiffers65.5 kg93.7 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs755 x 850 x 980 mm890 x 972 x 1184 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers755 mm890 mm
Package depthDiffers850 mm972 mm
Package heightDiffers980 mm1184 mm
Package weightDiffers75.9 kg133.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedACAC
Quick installation guideYesYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Dynamic securityYesYes
HP Security toolsIdentity management: Kerberos authentication, LDAP authentication, 1000 user PIN codes, Optional HP and 3rd party advanced authentication solutions (e.g., badge readers); Network: IPsec/firewall with Certificate/Pre-shared Key authentication, Supports WJA-10 IPsec configuration Plug-in, 802.1X autheIdentity management: Kerberos authentication, LDAP authentication, 1000 user PIN codes, Optional HP and 3rd party advanced authentication solutions (e.g., badge readers); Network: IPsec/firewall with Certificate/Pre-shared Key authentication, Supports WJA-10 IPsec configuration Plug-in, 802.1X authe
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code84433210108443321010
Pallet gross weightDiffers75.9 kg133.2 kg
Layers per pallet1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Products per pallet1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesGS mark, CCC, BIS, cUL, UL, CE, BSMIGS mark, CCC, BIS, cUL, UL, CE, BSMI
Master (outer) cases per pallet layer1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Other features3 differ
Recommended system requirements2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection; or USB port; Internet browser. 2 GB available hard drive space; Internet connection or USB port; Internet browser.2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection; or USB port; Internet browser. 2 GB available hard drive space; Internet connection or USB port; Internet browser.
Power supply typeInternal (Built-in) power supplyInternal (Built-in) power supply
Electromagnetic compatibilityCISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) - Class A, EN 55032: 2015 (EU) - Class A, CISPR 11:2016, EN 55011:2016, EN 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019, EN 55024: 2010+A1:2015, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN60601-1-2:2015, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, FCC CFR 47 Part 1CISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) - Class A, EN 55032: 2015 (EU) - Class A, CISPR 11:2016, EN 55011:2016, EN 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019, EN 55024: 2010+A1:2015, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN60601-1-2:2015, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, FCC CFR 47 Part 1
Compatible operating systemsWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows Client OS; Android; iOS; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; MacOS v14 Sonoma; Windows 8.1Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows Client OS; Android; iOS; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; MacOS v14 Sonoma; Windows 8.1
Recommended humidity operating range20 - 80%20 - 80%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)15 - 30 °C15 - 30 °C
Custom media sizesDiffersTray 1: 98 x 139.7 to 320 x 457.2 mm; Tray 2: 98 x 139.7 to 297 x 390 mm; Tray 3: 140 x 182 to 320 x 457.2 mmTray 1: 98 x 139.7 to 320 x 457.2 mm; Tray 2: 98 x 139.7 to 297 x 390 mm; Tray 3: 140 x 182 to 320 x 457.2 mm; Tray 4: 140 x 182 to 320 x 457.2 mm; Tray 5: 140 x 182 to 320 x 457.2 mm
Envelope feederNoNo
Acoustic power emissions (ready)InaudibleInaudible
Box contentsInstallation guide; regulatory flyer; power cords; manualInstallation guide; regulatory flyer; power cords; manual
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs754.4 x 850.9 x 980.4 mm (29.7 x 33.5 x 38.6")889 x 972.8 x 1183.6 mm (35 x 38.3 x 46.6")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs75.9 kg (167.3 lbs)133.2 kg (293.7 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number1.027 kWh/Week1.027 kWh/Week
UNSPSC-code4321210543212105

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