Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn vs HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer

106specifications compared
87differ
19identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn has 43 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer (70 ppm vs 27 ppm). The HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn has 55 s more warm-up time than the HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer (100 s vs 45 s). The HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer has 1.4 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn (7 s vs 5.6 s). Only the HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer has Wi-Fi. Maximum resolution: 1200 x 1200 DPI on the HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn, 600 x 600 DPI on the HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer.

Maximum resolution
- LaserJet Ent 8501dn:1200 x 1200 DPI
- LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer:600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- LaserJet Ent 8501dn:70 ppm
- LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer:27 ppm
Warm-up time
- LaserJet Ent 8501dn:100 s
- LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer:45 s
Time to first page (black, normal)
- LaserJet Ent 8501dn:5.6 s
- LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer:7 s
Maximum duty cycle
- LaserJet Ent 8501dn:250000 pages per month
- LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer:20000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle
- LaserJet Ent 8501dn:0 - 60000 pages per month
- LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer:200 - 2000 pages per month
HP segment
- LaserJet Ent 8501dn:Enterprise
- LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer:Home office
Total number of input trays
- LaserJet Ent 8501dn:3
- LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer:1

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Comparison of LaserJet Ent 8501dn, LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer
145 specifications	A HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn View product	B HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer View product
Printing4 differ
Colour	No	No
Print technology	Laser	Laser
Duplex printing	Yes	Yes
Duplex printing mode	Auto	Auto
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1200 x 1200 DPI	600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution blackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	70 ppm	27 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers	100 s	45 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs	5.6 s	7 s
Secure printing	Yes	Yes
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Known for one	35 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one	4.23 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Watermark printingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features6 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers	250000 pages per month	20000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers	0 - 60000 pages per month	200 - 2000 pages per month
Printing colours	Black	Black
Number of print cartridges	1	1
Page description languagesDiffers	PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCL 5e, PCL 6	PCLmS, PWG, URF
Country of originDiffers	China, Mexico, Czech Republic	Vietnam
Replacement cartridgesDiffers	HP 176A Black LJ Toner Cartridge W1760A (ISO Yield 45,000)	Regular Replacement Cartridge for DM1: HP 134A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1340A (~1100), HP 134X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1340X (~2400); Regular Replacement Cartridge for DM2: HP 135A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1350A (~1100), HP 135X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1350X (~2400)
HP segmentDiffers	Enterprise	Home office
Printer fontsKnown for one	Scalable, TrueType	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity7 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers	3	1
Total input capacityDiffers	1140 sheets	150 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers	500 sheets	100 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityDiffers	100 sheets	150 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 sheets
Maximum number of input traysDiffers	3	1
Maximum input capacityDiffers	1140 sheets	150 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers	500 sheets	100 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for one	520 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one	100 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling11 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffers	A3	A4
Maximum print sizeDiffers	311.5 x 448.7 mm	216 x 354 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffers	Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Letterhead	Plain paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Rough paper, Postcard
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Differs	A3, A4, A5, A6	A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Differs	B5	B4, B5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Differs	C5, C6	C7
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffers	Oficio, 16K	Legal
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Differs	B4, B5, B6	B5
Custom media widthDiffers	98 - 320 mm	101.6 - 216 mm
Custom media lengthDiffers	139.7 - 457.2 mm	152.4 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers	60 - 325 g/m²	60 - 163 g/m²
Envelopes sizesKnown for one	B5, C5, C6, DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizesKnown for one	10x15 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printing	Yes	Yes
USB port	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A
Network4 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
Security algorithmsDiffers	SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, HTTPS	SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, SNMPv2, SNMP, TLS
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TCP/IP
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LPD; SLP; Bonjour; WS-Discovery; BOOTP/DHCP/AutoIP; SNMP v 1/2/3;HTTP/HTTPS; UDP; IPP
Mobile printing technologies	Mopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint	Mopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint
Performance5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6144 MB	64 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	6144 MB	64 MB
Built-in processor	Yes	Yes
Processor frequencyDiffers	1600 MHz	500 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	55 dB	51 dB
Sound power level (printing)Differs	70 dB	6.5 dB
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for one	SSD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design6 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Enterprise	Home & office
Product colourDiffers	Blue, White	White
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
DisplayDiffers	CGD	LCD
Display diagonalDiffers	10.9 cm (4.3")	4.06 cm (1.6")
Control typeDiffers	Touch	Buttons
CertificationDiffers	CISPR 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	CISPR32:2012 & CISPR32:2015 /EN55032:2012 & EN55032:2015+AC:2016 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55035:2017; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 6.
Colour displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power5 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs	24.37 W	453 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	453 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs	40.08 W	3.3 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	0.11 W	0.6 W
Power consumption (off)Differs	0.11 W	0.04 W
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11	Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedDiffers	Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOS	Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, MacOS
Other operating systems supportedDiffers	Android, iOS	Linux
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	15 - 30 °C	15 - 32.5 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 40 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 80%	10 - 80%
Sustainability2 differ
Doesn't containKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mercury
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, Blue Angel, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)	Blue Angel
Sustainable technologies and materialsDiffers	FSC Certified Packaging; 10% post-consumer recycled plastic	Mercury free
Sustainability compliance	Yes	Yes
Carbon footprint5 differ
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Differs	670	109
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Differs	416	80
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Differs	30	4
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Differs	26	18
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Differs	60	7
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	585 mm	418 mm
DepthDiffers	695 mm	308 mm
HeightDiffers	714 mm	294.4 mm
WeightDiffers	65.5 kg	9.5 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	755 x 850 x 980 mm	1145 x 1000 x 2455 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	755 mm	497 mm
Package depthDiffers	850 mm	379 mm
Package heightDiffers	980 mm	409 mm
Package weightDiffers	75.9 kg	12 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	AC	AC
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HP Security toolsDiffers	Identity 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	Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Integrity, Runtime Code Integrity, password protected EWS, secure browsing via SSL/TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, TLS 1.2; TLS 1.0/1.1 disabled by default; Update to OpenSSL version 1.1.1; Enable/disable Network ports; SNMPv1, SNMPv2, and SNMPv3, community password change; Secure def
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	197961893038
HP Dynamic securityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details2 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	GS mark, CCC, BIS, cUL, UL, CE, BSMI	GS mark, CCC, EAC, BIS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMI
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers	1 pc(s)	6 pc(s)
Logistics data3 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers	75.9 kg	433 kg
Layers per palletDiffers	1 pc(s)	6 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers	1 pc(s)	36 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	8443321010	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features12 differ
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Recommended system requirementsDiffers	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.	Microsoft Windows 11; 10; 32-bit or 64-bit; 2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection; Microsoft Internet Explorer. macOS v14 Sonoma; macOS v13 Ventura; macOS v12 Monterey; 2 GB HD; Internet required.
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 x 600 DPI
Power supply typeDiffers	Internal (Built-in) power supply	Built-in 110V or 200V Power Supply
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffers	CISPR 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	CISPR32:2012 & CISPR32:2015 /EN55032:2012 & EN55032:2015+AC:2016 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55035:2017; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 6.
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows Client OS; Android; iOS; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; MacOS v14 Sonoma; Windows 8.1	Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 15 Sequoia; Linux
Copier resizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 - 400%
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 cpm
Greyscale levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256
Manufacturer warrantyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	One-year limited warranty
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	99 copies
Maximum scan areaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	297 x 216 mm
PrintingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mono printing
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 s
Recommended humidity operating rangeDiffers	20 - 80%	30 - 70%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs	15 - 30 °C	17.5 - 25 °C
Custom media sizesDiffers	Tray 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	101.6 x 152.4 to 216 x 356 mm
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Differs	Inaudible	26 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 dB
Box contentsDiffers	Installation guide; regulatory flyer; power cords; manual	HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw; Preinstalled HP Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge; Power Cord; Reference Guide; Setup Poster; Regulatory Flyer
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs	754.4 x 850.9 x 980.4 mm (29.7 x 33.5 x 38.6")	1145 x 1000 x 2454.7 mm (45.1 x 39.4 x 96.6")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs	75.9 kg (167.3 lbs)	433 kg (954.6 lbs)
UNSPSC-codeDiffers	43212105	43212110
Envelope feederKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberKnown for one	1.027 kWh/Week	Unknown — not stated by the source

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