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HP LaserJet Pro M15a Printer vs HP LaserJet Pro M15w Printer

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  • 91specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 84identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Standard interfaces
    • LaserJet Pro M15a Printer:USB
    • LaserJet Pro M15w Printer:USB, Wireless LAN
  • Direct printing
    • LaserJet Pro M15a Printer:No
    • LaserJet Pro M15w Printer:Yes
  • Wi-Fi
    • LaserJet Pro M15a Printer:No
    • LaserJet Pro M15w Printer:Yes
  • Internal memory
    • LaserJet Pro M15a Printer:8 MB
    • LaserJet Pro M15w Printer:16 MB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • LaserJet Pro M15a Printer:8 MB
    • LaserJet Pro M15w Printer:16 MB
  • Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)
    • LaserJet Pro M15a Printer:0.154 kWh/week
    • LaserJet Pro M15w Printer:0.241 kWh/week

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Comparison of LaserJet Pro M15a Printer, LaserJet Pro M15w Printer
99 specifications
Printingidentical
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Maximum resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution black600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)18 ppm18 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)8.4 s8.4 s
Secure printingYesYes
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycle8000 pages per month8000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle100 - 1000 pages per month100 - 1000 pages per month
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Number of print cartridges11
Page description languagesURF, PWG, PCLmSURF, PWG, PCLmS
Country of originVietnamVietnam
HP segmentSmall medium businessSmall medium business
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input trays11
Total input capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Total output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Paper input typeSheetfedSheetfed
Maximum number of input trays11
Maximum input capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Maximum output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print size216 x 297 mm216 x 297 mm
Paper tray media typesEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, PostcardEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Postcard
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)C5C5
Envelopes sizesC5, DLC5, DL
Custom media width105 - 216 mm105 - 216 mm
Custom media length148 - 297 mm148 - 297 mm
Paper tray media weight65 - 120 g/m²65 - 120 g/m²
Paper tray media weight (imperial)29.5 - 54.4 kg (65 - 120 lbs)29.5 - 54.4 kg (65 - 120 lbs)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSBUSB, Wireless LAN
Direct printingDiffersNoYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LANNoNo
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service
Network readyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 MB16 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 MB16 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency500 MHz500 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)51 dB51 dB
Sound power level (printing)6.5 dB6.5 dB
Sound power level (standby)Known for one14 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Product colourWhiteWhite
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLEDLED
Colour displayNoNo
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 6, GB9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012CISPR 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, GB9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012
Power1 differ
Power consumption (printing)210 W210 W
Power consumption (max)210 W210 W
Power consumption (ready)2.2 W2.2 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)0.1 W0.1 W
Power consumption (off)0.1 W0.1 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.154 kWh/week0.241 kWh/week
AC input voltage110 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 10Windows 11, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 10
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High SierraMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra
Other operating systems supportedLinuxLinux
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)15 - 32.5 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Doesn't containMercuryMercury
Sustainability certificatesBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR, EPEAT SilverBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver
Sustainable technologies and materialsMercury-freeMercury-free
Sustainability complianceYesYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width346 mm346 mm
Depth189 mm189 mm
Height159 mm159 mm
Weight3.8 kg3.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package width378 mm378 mm
Package depth198 mm198 mm
Package height222 mm222 mm
Package weight4.9 kg4.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedYesYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)500 pages500 pages
Warranty cardYesYes
Cables includedAC, USBAC, USB
Documentation CDYesYes
Drivers includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Software CDYesYes
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffYesYes
HP Dynamic securityYesYes
HP Management toolsDiffersPrinter Management HP Printer Assistant (UDC); HP Device Toolbox; HP Utility (Mac)HP Printer Assistant (UDC); HP Device Toolbox; HP Utility (Mac)
HP Software providedHP Software Installer; HP Software Uninstaller (exclude Win8+); HP PCLmS Printer Driver; HP Device Experience (DXP); HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected); HP Printer Assistant; HP Product Improvement StudyHP Software Installer; HP Software Uninstaller (exclude Win8+); HP PCLmS Printer Driver; HP Device Experience (DXP); HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected); HP Printer Assistant; HP Product Improvement Study
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Technical detailsidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet layer15 pc(s)15 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Recommended system requirementsWindows® 10, 8.1, 8, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer.Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer.
Recommended humidity operating range30 - 70%30 - 70%
Acoustic power emissions (ready)25 dB25 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)14 dB14 dB

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