Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet Color Pro M452dn vs HP LaserJet M506dn

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 19identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Colour
    • LaserJet Color Pro M452dn:Yes
    • LaserJet M506dn:No
  • Maximum resolution
    • LaserJet Color Pro M452dn:600 x 600 DPI
    • LaserJet M506dn:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet Color Pro M452dn:27 ppm
    • LaserJet M506dn:45 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • LaserJet Color Pro M452dn:9 s
    • LaserJet M506dn:5.9 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • LaserJet Color Pro M452dn:50000 pages per month
    • LaserJet M506dn:150000 pages per month
  • Printing colours
    • LaserJet Color Pro M452dn:Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta
    • LaserJet M506dn:Black
  • Number of print cartridges
    • LaserJet Color Pro M452dn:4
    • LaserJet M506dn:1
  • Total number of input trays
    • LaserJet Color Pro M452dn:2
    • LaserJet M506dn:1

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Comparison of M452dn, M506dn
64 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs27 ppm45 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one27 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs9 s5.9 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one9.9 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features4 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers50000 pages per month150000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleKnown for one750 - 4000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Yellow, MagentaBlack
Number of print cartridgesDiffers41
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5c, URF, PCL 6, PostScript 3PCL 5, PCL 6
Input & output capacity6 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers21
Total input capacityDiffers300 sheets650 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers150 sheets250 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityDiffers250 sheets550 sheets
Maximum number of input traysDiffers32
Maximum input capacityDiffers850 sheets2300 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for one150 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper input typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper tray
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersGlossy paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Card stock, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Labels, Recycled paperEnvelopes, Transparencies, Bond paper, Card stock, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Labels, Recycled paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA5, A6, A4A5, A4
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB6, B5B5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExecutive, Legal, Letter, Oficio, Statement
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0Ethernet, USB 2.0
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Network readyYesYes
Mobile printing technologiesApple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Google Cloud Print, HP ePrintApple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Google Cloud Print, HP ePrint
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers128 MB512 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 MB1536 MB
Flash memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency1200 MHz1200 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB54 dB
Sound power level (standby)Known for one4.8 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 dB
Design1 differ
Product colourGreyGrey
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display number of linesDiffers2 lines4 lines
Power4 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs570 W741.98 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs17.6 W13.72 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.06 W0.08 W
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 40 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 95%10 - 90%
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersBlue Angel, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers412 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers469 mm376 mm
HeightDiffers295 mm298 mm
WeightDiffers18.9 kg11.8 kg
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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