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HP LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer vs HP LaserJet Enterprise 6500n

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  • 102specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 69identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

The HP LaserJet Enterprise 6500n has 5 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the HP LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer (55 ppm vs 50 ppm). The HP LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer has 12 s more warm-up time than the HP LaserJet Enterprise 6500n (145 s vs 133 s). The HP LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer has 0.2 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the HP LaserJet Enterprise 6500n (4.1 s vs 3.9 s). Recommended duty cycle: 2500 - 12500 pages per month on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer, 3750 - 18750 pages per month on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 6500n. Country of origin: China, Philippines, India on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer, Philippines on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 6500n.

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer:50 ppm
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6500n:55 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer:145 s
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6500n:133 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer:4.1 s
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6500n:3.9 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer:150000 pages per month
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6500n:225000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer:2500 - 12500 pages per month
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6500n:3750 - 18750 pages per month
  • Country of origin
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer:China, Philippines, India
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6500n:Philippines
  • Total output capacity
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer:250 sheets
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6500n:500 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer:2300 sheets
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6500n:2850 sheets

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Comparison of LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer, LaserJet Enterprise 6500n
109 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs50 ppm55 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers145 s133 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs4.1 s3.9 s
Features4 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers150000 pages per month225000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers2500 - 12500 pages per month3750 - 18750 pages per month
Country of originDiffersChina, Philippines, IndiaPhilippines
Replacement cartridgesDiffersHP 159A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~5,000 pages) W1590A; HP159X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~10,000 pages) W1590X; HP159Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~26,000 pages) W1590YHP 160A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (10,500 pages) W1600A; HP 160Y Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~38,000 pages) W1600Y.
Input & output capacity3 differ
Total output capacityDiffers250 sheets500 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for one550 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityDiffers2300 sheets2850 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers250 sheets500 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Rough paper, LetterheadPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Pre-printed, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, Letterhead
Performance2 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB56 dB
Sound power level (printing)Differs6.9 dB6.8 dB
Design1 differ
CertificationDiffersCISPR 22:2008 (International) Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) Class A / EN 55032:2015 Class A + A11:2020, CISPR 35:2016 (International) / EN 55035:2017 + A11:2020, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 + A11:2021, EN IEC 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019 + A2:2021, FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, Issue 7 Class A.CISPR 22:2008 (International) Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) Class A / EN 55032:2015 Class A + A11:2020, CISPR 35:2016 (International) / EN 55035:2017 + A11:2020, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 +A11:2021, EN IEC 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019 + A2:2021, FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, Issue 7 Class A.
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Power5 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs552.4 W760 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs4.89 W7.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.02 W0.05 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.02 W0.05 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.419 kWh/week0.528 kWh/week
Weight & dimensions2 differ
HeightDiffers305 mm340 mm
WeightDiffers11.8 kg12.8 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1200 x 1000 x 2318 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers511 mm493 mm
Package depthDiffers497 mm565 mm
Package heightDiffers438 mm442 mm
Package weightDiffers15.7 kg17.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 pages
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs198828142894198828142825
Logistics data1 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers330 kg370 kg
Other features6 differ
Recommended system requirementsDiffers2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection; USB port; Internet browser. 2 GB available hard drive space; Internet connection or USB port.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.
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffersCISPR 22:2008 (International) Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) Class A / EN 55032:2015 Class A + A11:2020, CISPR 35:2016 (International) / EN 55035:2017 + A11:2020, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 + A11:2021, EN IEC 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019 + A2:2021, FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, Issue 7 Class A.CISPR 22:2008 (International) Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) Class A / EN 55032:2015 Class A + A11:2020, CISPR 35:2016 (International) / EN 55035:2017 + A11:2020, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 +A11:2021, EN IEC 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019 + A2:2021, FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, Issue 7 Class A.
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for one15 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsDiffersHP LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer; HP Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~6,000 pages); Regulatory flyer; Unpack Flyer; Installation Guide; Power cord; Warranty Cards; Support flyers/phone number listHP LaserJet Enterprise 6500n Printer; HP Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~10K yield); Documentation (Hardware Install Guide, Regulatory Flyer); Power cord.
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs1199.9 x 1000 x 2318 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 91.3")1199.9 x 1000 x 2345.9 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 92.4")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs330 kg (727.5 lbs)370 kg (815.7 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffers0.419 kWh/Week (Blue Angel); 0.400 kWh/Week (ENERGY STAR 3.0)0.528 kWh/Week (Blue Angel); 0.621 kWh/Week (ENERGY STAR 3.0)

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