Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet Pro M203dw Printer vs HP LaserJet M501dn

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 18identical
  • 80known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • LaserJet Pro M203dw Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • LaserJet M501dn:4800 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet Pro M203dw Printer:28 ppm
    • LaserJet M501dn:43 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • LaserJet Pro M203dw Printer:6.7 s
    • LaserJet M501dn:5.8 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • LaserJet Pro M203dw Printer:30000 pages per month
    • LaserJet M501dn:100000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • LaserJet Pro M203dw Printer:250 - 2500 pages per month
    • LaserJet M501dn:1500 - 6000 pages per month
  • Total input capacity
    • LaserJet Pro M203dw Printer:260 sheets
    • LaserJet M501dn:550 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • LaserJet Pro M203dw Printer:150 sheets
    • LaserJet M501dn:250 sheets
  • Maximum number of input trays
    • LaserJet Pro M203dw Printer:2
    • LaserJet M501dn:3

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Comparison of LaserJet Pro M203dw Printer, M501dn
129 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI4800 x 600 DPI
Print resolution blackKnown for one1200 x 1200 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs28 ppm43 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs6.7 s5.8 s
Secure printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34 ppm
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Features3 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers30000 pages per month100000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers250 - 2500 pages per month1500 - 6000 pages per month
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Number of print cartridges11
Page description languagesDiffersPDF, PCLm, PWG, URF, PCL 5cPCL 5, PCL 6, PWG, PostScript 3, URF
Printer fontsKnown for oneScalable, TrueTypeUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneBrazil, VietnamUnknown — not stated by the source
Replacement cartridgesKnown for oneHP 30A Original Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge CF230A (1,600 pages); HP 30X Original Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge CF230X (3,500 pages); HP 32A Original LaserJet Imaging Drum CF232A (23,000 pages)Unknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for oneHome officeUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of printer fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84
Input & output capacity5 differ
Total number of input trays22
Total input capacityDiffers260 sheets550 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers150 sheets250 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityKnown for one10 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper input typeKnown for onePaper trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of input traysDiffers23
Maximum input capacityDiffers260 sheets1200 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers150 sheets250 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Photo paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Rough paper, PostcardBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Rough paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
Custom media widthKnown for one76 - 216 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media lengthKnown for one127 - 356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weightKnown for one60 - 163 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersRJ-45, USBEthernet, USB 2.0
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Network readyYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11bUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneSNMPUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersHP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud PrintApple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria Print Service
Performance1 differ
Internal memory256 MB256 MB
Maximum internal memory256 MB256 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers800 MHz1500 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one53 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (printing)Known for one6.6 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneHome & officeUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourWhiteWhite
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayDiffersLEDLCD
Control typeKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCISPR 22:2008 / EN 55022:2010 - Class B, EN 61000-3-2:2006 +A1:2009 +A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN 55024:2010, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B / ICES-003, Issue 6, GB9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of linesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 lines
Power6 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs480 W660 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one480 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (ready)Known for one1.9 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.9 W6.1 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Differs0.5 W0.1 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.826 kWh/week1.677 kWh/week
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11Yes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, MacOSMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneLinuxUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)15 - 32.5 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%30 - 70%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Sustainability1 differ
Doesn't containKnown for oneMercuryUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAR, EPEAT, Blue Angel, EPEAT SilverBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneMercury freeUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one150Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for one109Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for one22Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers370.5 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers407.4 mm376 mm
HeightDiffers223.9 mm289 mm
WeightDiffers6.9 kg11.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one438 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one278 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one466 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one9.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for one1000 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneFor Windows OS: HP Software Installer; HP Software Uninstaller (exclude Win8+); HP PCL6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Connected, Device Setup & Software; HP Printer Assistant; HP Product Improvement Study; Online user manuals. For Mac OS: Welcome Screen, (Directs users to HP.com orUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP ePrintKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Security toolsKnown for onePassword-protected network embedded Web server; enable/disable Network ports; SNMPv1 community password changeUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Management toolsKnown for oneHP Printer Assistant (UDC); HP Utility (Mac); HP Device Toolbox; HP JetAdvantage Security ManagerUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Software providedKnown for oneHP Software Installer; HP Software Uninstaller (exclude Win8+); HP PCL6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Connected, Device Setup & Software; HP Printer Assistant; HP Product Improvement StudyUnknown — not stated by the source
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one889894212740, 889894212757, 889894212764, 889894212771, 889894212788Unknown — not stated by the source
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(ABT) 889894212740; (ABY) 889894212757; (ACQ) 889894212764; (B19) 889894212771; (BAZ) 889894212788Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one8443321010Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one9 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Recommended system requirementsKnown for oneWindows 10; 8.1; 8; 7; 32-bit or 64-bit; 2 GB available hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection; USB port; Internet Explorer; Windows Vista; (32-bit only); 2 GB available hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection; USB port; Internet Explorer 8; Windows XP SP3 or higheUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneCISPR 22:2008 / EN 55022:2010 - Class B, EN 61000-3-2:2006 +A1:2009 +A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN 55024:2010, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B / ICES-003, Issue 6, GB9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; Windows 7; Windows Vista; macOS X 10.10 Yosemite; macOS 10.11 El Capitan; macOS 10.12 Sierra; Linux; UNIXUnknown — not stated by the source
PrintingKnown for oneMono printingUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for one30 - 70%Unknown — not stated by the source
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one17.5 - 25 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media sizesKnown for one76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelope feederKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for one26 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for one16 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneHP LaserJet Pro M203dw Printer; HP Black LaserJet Toner Starter Cartridge of ~1000 page yield; HP LaserJet Imaging Drum ~23,000 pages; HIG, Setup Poster, Support flyer; Warranty Guide, flyer, Errata in some countries; Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM; Software drivers and documentation oUnknown — not stated by the source
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberKnown for one0.826 kWh/Week (Blue Angel); 0.318 kWh/Week (Energy Star 3.0)Unknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43212105Unknown — not stated by the source

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