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HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe Printer vs HP LaserJet MFP M234sdw Printer

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  • 102identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe Printer has 2.3 s more time to first copy (black, normal) than the HP LaserJet MFP M234sdw Printer (10.3 s vs 8 s). The HP LaserJet MFP M234sdw Printer has 20 more total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) than the HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe Printer (130 vs 110). The HP LaserJet MFP M234sdw Printer has 20 more carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e) than the HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe Printer (93 vs 73). Copier resize: 25 - 200% on the HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe Printer, 25 - 400% on the HP LaserJet MFP M234sdw Printer. Scanner type: Flatbed scanner on the HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe Printer, Flatbed & ADF scanner on the HP LaserJet MFP M234sdw Printer.

  • Time to first copy (black, normal)
    • LaserJet MFP M234dwe Printer:10.3 s
    • LaserJet MFP M234sdw Printer:8 s
  • Copier resize
    • LaserJet MFP M234dwe Printer:25 - 200%
    • LaserJet MFP M234sdw Printer:25 - 400%
  • Scanner type
    • LaserJet MFP M234dwe Printer:Flatbed scanner
    • LaserJet MFP M234sdw Printer:Flatbed & ADF scanner
  • Scan to
    • LaserJet MFP M234dwe Printer:Software
    • LaserJet MFP M234sdw Printer:TWAIN, Software
  • Image formats supported
    • LaserJet MFP M234dwe Printer:BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF
    • LaserJet MFP M234sdw Printer:BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIF
  • Duplex functions
    • LaserJet MFP M234dwe Printer:Print
    • LaserJet MFP M234sdw Printer:Print, Copy
  • Country of origin
    • LaserJet MFP M234dwe Printer:Vietnam
    • LaserJet MFP M234sdw Printer:China, Vietnam
  • Product colour
    • LaserJet MFP M234dwe Printer:Grey
    • LaserJet MFP M234sdw Printer:Grey, White

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Comparison of LaserJet MFP M234dwe Printer, LaserJet MFP M234sdw Printer
173 specifications
Printingidentical
Print technologyLaserLaser
PrintingMono printingMono printing
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
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)29 ppm29 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 ppm
Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 ppm
Warm-up time45 s45 s
Time to first page (black, normal)7 s7 s
Secure printingYesYes
Print margin top (min)Known for one6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print margin bottom (min)Known for one6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print margin left (min)Known for one5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print margin right (min)Known for one5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Copying2 differ
CopyingMono copyingMono copying
Duplex copyingYesYes
Maximum copy resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)29 cpm29 cpm
Time to first copy (black, normal)Differs10.3 s8 s
Maximum number of copies99 copies99 copies
Copier resizeDiffers25 - 200%25 - 400%
Auto fit functionYesYes
Scanning3 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Duplex scanningNoNo
Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 1200 DPI
Maximum scan area216 x 297 mm216 x 297 mm
Scanner typeDiffersFlatbed scannerFlatbed & ADF scanner
Scan toDiffersSoftwareTWAIN, Software
Scan speed (black)19 ppm19 ppm
Scan speed (colour)10 ppm10 ppm
Image formats supportedDiffersBMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFFBMP, JPEG, PNG, TIF
Document formats supportedPDFPDF
Input colour depth24 bit24 bit
Greyscale levels256256
Scan driversTWAINTWAIN
Scan technologyKnown for oneCISUnknown — not stated by the source
TWAIN versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Faxidentical
FaxingNoNo
Features3 differ
Maximum duty cycle20000 pages per month20000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle200 - 2000 pages per month200 - 2000 pages per month
Duplex functionsDiffersPrintPrint, Copy
Digital senderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of print cartridges11
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Page description languagesPCLmS, PWG, URFPCLmS, PWG, URF
All-In-One-multitaskingYesYes
Country of originDiffersVietnamChina, Vietnam
Replacement cartridgesDiffersHP 135A Original Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1350A (1100); HP 135X Original Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1350X (2400)HP 135A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1350A (~1100), HP 135X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1350X (~2400)
HP segmentHome officeHome office
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
Auto document feeder (ADF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 sheets
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 354 mm216 x 354 mm
Paper tray media typesPlain paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Rough paper, PostcardPlain paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Rough paper, Postcard
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB4, B5
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Custom media length152.4 - 356 mm152.4 - 356 mm
Custom media width101.6 - 216 mm101.6 - 216 mm
Paper tray media weight60 - 163 g/m²60 - 163 g/m²
Envelope feederKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneExecutive, Legal, LetterUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11bWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11b
BluetoothYesYes
Security algorithmsSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, SNMPv2, SNMP, TLSSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, SNMPv2, SNMP, TLS
Mobile printing technologiesMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrintMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint
Performanceidentical
Internal memory64 MB64 MB
Maximum internal memory64 MB64 MB
Card reader integratedNoNo
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency500 MHz500 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)51 dB51 dB
Sound pressure level (scanning)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 dB
Sound power level (printing)6.6 dB6.6 dB
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyGrey, White
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers3.23 cm (1.27")4.06 cm (1.6")
Control typeButtonsButtons
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power consumption (average operating)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source453 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 W
Power consumption (printing)453 W453 W
Power consumption (ready)3.3 W3.3 W
Power consumption (sleep)0.6 W0.6 W
Power consumption (off)0.04 W0.04 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.256 kWh/week
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Brand-specific features2 differ
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffYesYes
HP Dynamic securityYesYes
HP Security toolsSecure Boot, Secure Firmware Integrity, Runtime Code Integrity, password protected EWS, secure browsing via SSL/TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, TLS 1.2; TLS 1.0/1.1 disabled by default; Update to OpenSSL version 1.1.1; Enable/disable Network ports; SNMPv1, SNMPv2, and SNMPv3, Community password change; Secure defSecure Boot, Secure Firmware Integrity, Runtime Code Integrity, password protected EWS, secure browsing via SSL/TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, TLS 1.2; TLS 1.0/1.1 disabled by default; Update to OpenSSL version 1.1.1; Enable/disable Network ports; SNMPv1, SNMPv2, and SNMPv3, community password change; Secure def
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs194850827730, 194850827754, 194850827761194850889561, 194850889578, 194850889585, 194850889592
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsDiffers(ABY) 194850827730; (B19) 194850827754; (BAZ) 194850827761(ABT) 194850889561; (ABY) 194850889578; (B19) 194850889585; (BAZ) 194850889592
System requirements3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, MacOSMac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, MacOS
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2012 R2 x64, Windows Server 2016 x64Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 x64, Windows Server 2016 x64
Other operating systems supportedLinuxLinux
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)15 - 32.5 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Recommended humidity operating range30 - 70%30 - 70%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)17.5 - 25 °C17.5 - 25 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCISPR32:2012 & CISPR32:2015/EN55032:2012 & EN55032:2015+AC:2016 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55035:2017CISPR32:2012 & CISPR32:2015 /EN55032:2012 & EN55032:2015+AC:2016 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55035:2017; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 6.
Sustainability1 differ
Doesn't containMercuryMercury
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STARENERGY STAR, Blue Angel
Sustainable technologies and materialsMercury freeMercury free
Sustainability complianceYesYes
Carbon footprint5 differ
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Differs110130
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Differs7393
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Differs45
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Differs1924
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Differs1213
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers368 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers298.6 mm308 mm
HeightDiffers241.9 mm294.4 mm
WeightDiffers7.6 kg9.5 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package width497 mm497 mm
Package depthDiffers298 mm379 mm
Package heightDiffers388 mm409 mm
Package weightDiffers9.6 kg12.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cartridge(s) includedYesYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)700 pages700 pages
Cables includedACAC
Warranty cardYesYes
Bundled softwareDiffersNo CD inbox (expect Indonesia and China Gov) Downloadable Software from hp.com or 123.hp.com #CD include HP Software Installer, Uninstaller, printer driver and other essential toolsNo CD inbox (expect Indonesia and China Gov); Downloadable Software from hp.com or 123.hp.com; #CD include HP Software Installer, Uninstaller, printer driver and other essential tools
Logistics data3 differ
Harmonized System (HS) code84433100008443310000
Pallet gross weightDiffers483.5 kg393.9 kg
Layers per palletDiffers6 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers48 pc(s)30 pc(s)
Pallet gross widthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.47 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details2 differ
Compliance certificatesGS mark, CCC, EAC, BIS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMIGS mark, CCC, EAC, BIS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMI
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URLKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcehttps://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/details/hp-laserjet-mfp-m232-m237-printer-series/model/30836610?sku=6GX01F ; https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06759742.pdf ; https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06759742.pdf
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers8 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Box contentsDiffersHP LaserJet MFP M234dwe Printer; HP Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~700 pages); Dust Cover; Reference Guide; Setup Poster; Warranty Guide & Flyer in some countries; Power cordHP LaserJet MFP M234sdw Printer; HP Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (700 page); Reference guide; Setup poster; Warranty guide and flyer in some countries; Power cord
Other features8 differ
Number of users5 user(s)5 user(s)
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 11; Windows 10; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; LinuxWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 15 Sequoia; Linux
Power supply typeBuilt-in 110V or 200V Power SupplyBuilt-in 110V or 200V Power Supply
Recommended system requirementsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 10; 32/64-bit; 2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection. Apple macOS v10.14 Mojave; macOS v10.15 Catalina; macOS v11 Big Sur; 2 GB available hard disk space; Internet required.Microsoft Windows 10; 8.1; 8; 2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection; Microsoft Internet Explorer. Apple macOS v10.14 Mojave; macOS v10.15 Catalina; macOS v11 Big Sur; 2 GB HD; Internet required.
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffersCISPR32:2012 & CISPR32:2015/EN55032:2012 & EN55032:2015+AC:2016 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55035:2017CISPR32:2012 & CISPR32:2015 /EN55032:2012 & EN55032:2015+AC:2016 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55035:2017; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 6.
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Differs25 dB26 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)16 dB16 dB
Custom media sizes101.6 x 152.4 to 216 x 356 mm101.6 x 152.4 to 216 x 356 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1200 x 1000 x 2474 mm1200 x 1000 x 2196 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs1199.9 x 1000 x 2474 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 97.4")1199.9 x 1000 x 2196.1 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 86.5")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs482.5 kg (1063.7 lbs)393.9 kg (868.5 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffers0.255 kWh/Week0.256 kWh/Week (Energy Star); 0.684 kWh/Week (Blue Angel)
UNSPSC-code4321211043212110

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