Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet Ent 8501x vs Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx Colour

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 18identical
  • 76known for one product only

Key differences

The HP LaserJet Ent 8501x has 49 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx Colour (70 ppm vs 21 ppm). The HP LaserJet Ent 8501x has 68 s more warm-up time than the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx Colour (100 s vs 32 s). The Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx Colour has 5.4 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the HP LaserJet Ent 8501x (11 s vs 5.6 s). Only the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx Colour has colour. Only the Kyocera ECOSYS PA2101cwx Colour has Wi-Fi.

  • Colour
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:No
    • ECOSYS PA2101cwx Colour:Yes
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:70 ppm
    • ECOSYS PA2101cwx Colour:21 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:100 s
    • ECOSYS PA2101cwx Colour:32 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:5.6 s
    • ECOSYS PA2101cwx Colour:11 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:250000 pages per month
    • ECOSYS PA2101cwx Colour:100000 pages per month
  • Printing colours
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:Black
    • ECOSYS PA2101cwx Colour:Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
  • Total number of input trays
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:5
    • ECOSYS PA2101cwx Colour:2
  • Total input capacity
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:2180 sheets
    • ECOSYS PA2101cwx Colour:250 sheets

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Comparison of LaserJet Ent 8501x, PA2101cwx
140 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs70 ppm21 ppm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Known for one35 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Warm-up timeDiffers100 s32 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs5.6 s11 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one4.23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Secure printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Watermark printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution blackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 ppm
Print speed (white, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 ppm
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.5 s
Features5 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers250000 pages per month100000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleKnown for one0 - 60000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursDiffersBlackBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesDiffersPostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCL 5e, PCL 6PCL 6, PostScript 3
Printer fontsKnown for oneScalable, TrueTypeUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersChina, Mexico, Czech RepublicVietnam
Replacement cartridgesDiffersHP 176A Black LJ Toner Cartridge W1760A (ISO Yield 45,000)TK-5480K Zwart (1.250 afdrukken) ISO/IEC 19752 TK-5480Y Geel (1.250 afdrukken) ISO/IEC 19752 TK-5480M Magenta (1.250 afdrukken) ISO/IEC 19752 TK-5480C Cyaan (1.250 afdrukken) ISO/IEC 19752 TK-5490K Zwart (2.800 afdrukken) ISO/IEC 19752 TK-5490Y Geel (2.400 afdrukken) ISO/IEC 19752 TK-5490M Magenta (
HP segmentKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Introduction monthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJanuary
Introduction yearKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2025
Input & output capacity8 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers52
Total input capacityDiffers2180 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers500 sheets150 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityDiffers100 sheets50 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for one520 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose trayYesYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityDiffers100 sheets50 sheets
Maximum number of input traysDiffers53
Maximum input capacityDiffers2180 sheets550 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers500 sheets150 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA3A4
Maximum print sizeKnown for one311.5 x 448.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, LetterheadPlain paper, Pre-printed, Thicker paper, Thin paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA3, A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5B5, B6
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC5, C6Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneOficio, 16KUnknown — not stated by the source
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB4, B5, B6Unknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneB5, C5, C6, DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizesKnown for one10x15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media widthKnown for one98 - 320 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media lengthKnown for one139.7 - 457.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 325 g/m²60 - 163 g/m²
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Network2 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
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 DirectKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, HTTPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrintApple AirPrint, Kyocera Mobile Print, Mopria Print Service
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6144 MB1000 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers6144 MB1000 MB
Internal storage capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB48 dB
Sound power level (printing)Known for one70 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 dB
Sound power level (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 dB
Design4 differ
Market positioningDiffersEnterpriseHome & office
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteBlack, White
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayDiffersCGDLCD
Colour displayYesYes
Display diagonalDiffers10.9 cm (4.3")6.86 cm (2.7")
Control typeTouchTouch
CertificationKnown for oneCISPR 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 1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs24.37 W345 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs40.08 W33 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.11 W0.3 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.11 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 kWh/week
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11Yes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOSMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one15 - 30 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAR, EPEAT, Blue Angel, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)Blue Angel, EPEAT
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneFSC Certified Packaging; 10% post-consumer recycled plasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one670Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for one416Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for one30Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for one60Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers585 mm410 mm
DepthDiffers695 mm410 mm
HeightDiffers970 mm329 mm
WeightDiffers93.7 kg22 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one890 x 972 x 1184 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers890 mm596 mm
Package depthDiffers972 mm571 mm
Package heightDiffers1184 mm459 mm
Package weightDiffers133.2 kg28 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedACAC
Quick installation guideYesYes
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1500 pages
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1500 pages
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Security toolsKnown for oneIdentity 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 autheUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one8443321010Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one133.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Layers per palletKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneGS mark, CCC, BIS, cUL, UL, CE, BSMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Recommended system requirementsKnown for one2 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.Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneInternal (Built-in) power supplyUnknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneCISPR 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 1Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows Client OS; Android; iOS; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; MacOS v14 Sonoma; Windows 8.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one15 - 30 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media sizesKnown for oneTray 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 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelope feederKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for oneInaudibleUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneInstallation guide; regulatory flyer; power cords; manualUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one889 x 972.8 x 1183.6 mm (35 x 38.3 x 46.6")Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one133.2 kg (293.7 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberKnown for one1.027 kWh/WeekUnknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43212105Unknown — not stated by the source

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