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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28a Printer vs HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w Printer

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  • 100specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 93identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Standard interfaces
    • LaserJet Pro MFP M28a Printer:USB 2.0
    • LaserJet Pro MFP M28w Printer:USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
  • Direct printing
    • LaserJet Pro MFP M28a Printer:No
    • LaserJet Pro MFP M28w Printer:Yes
  • Wi-Fi
    • LaserJet Pro MFP M28a Printer:No
    • LaserJet Pro MFP M28w Printer:Yes
  • Display
    • LaserJet Pro MFP M28a Printer:LED
    • LaserJet Pro MFP M28w Printer:LCD
  • Time to first copy (black, normal)
    • LaserJet Pro MFP M28a Printer:12.3 s
    • LaserJet Pro MFP M28w Printer:10.2 s

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Comparison of LaserJet Pro MFP M28a Printer, LaserJet Pro MFP M28w Printer
105 specifications
Printingidentical
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingNoNo
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)8.2 s8.2 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)2 mm2 mm
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 typePaper trayPaper tray
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
Non-ISO print media sizesLetterLetter
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
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Direct printingDiffersNoYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Network2 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)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersNot supportedApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service
Performanceidentical
Internal memory32 MB32 MB
Maximum internal memory32 MB32 MB
Card reader integratedNoNo
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency500 MHz500 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)52 dB52 dB
Sound power level (printing)6.5 dB6.5 dB
Design1 differ
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Product colourWhiteWhite
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayDiffersLEDLCD
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
Poweridentical
Power consumption (printing)365 W365 W
Power consumption (ready)2.9 W2.9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)0.1 W0.1 W
Power consumption (off)0.1 W0.1 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)0.253 kWh/week0.253 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, Windows 8.1, Windows 10Windows 11, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.13 High SierraMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra
Other operating systems supportedLinuxLinux
Operational conditionsidentical
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)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Sustainability1 differ
Doesn't containMercuryMercury
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAR, EPEAT SilverBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver
Sustainable technologies and materialsMercury-freeMercury-free
Sustainability complianceYesYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width360 mm360 mm
Depth264 mm264 mm
Height197 mm197 mm
Weight5.4 kg5.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package width398 mm398 mm
Package depth248 mm248 mm
Package height306 mm306 mm
Package weight6.9 kg6.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedYesYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)500 pages500 pages
Warranty cardYesYes
Cables includedAC, USBAC, USB
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Device Experience HP Web Services Assist HP Product Improvement Study
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffYesYes
HP Dynamic securityYesYes
HP Management toolsHP Printer Assistant, HP Device Toolbox, HP UtilityHP Printer Assistant, HP Device Toolbox, HP Utility
HP Software providedHP Software Installer, HP Software Uninstaller, HP Device Experience, HP Web Services Assist, HP Scan Application, HP Product Improvement StudyHP Software Installer, HP Software Uninstaller, HP Device Experience, HP Web Services Assist, HP Scan Application, HP Product Improvement Study
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433100
Technical detailsidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet layer12 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
All-In-One-multitaskingYesYes
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.
Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Copier resize25 - 400%25 - 400%
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)18 cpm18 cpm
Greyscale levels256256
Maximum number of copies99 copies99 copies
Maximum scan area216 x 297 mm216 x 297 mm
PrintingMono printingMono printing
Time to first copy (black, normal)Differs12.3 s10.2 s
Recommended humidity operating range30 - 70%30 - 70%
Acoustic power emissions (ready)26 dB26 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)16 dB16 dB

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