Brother DCP-L5510DN vs HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer
HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer is $51 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother DCP-L5510DN | HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | |
| Print speed (mono) | 48 ppm | 45 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 90,000 pages | 100,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 5,000 pages/mo | 6,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2-line LCD (text) |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 16.33 | 11.61 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother DCP-L5510DN
Cheapest to run: Brother TN920XXL Super High Yield Black Toner Cartridge — $204.29 · 1.9¢/page · 11,000pg yield
HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Which should you buy?
- A lower upfront budget: HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer — $51 less to buy.
- If you need scanning and copying: Brother DCP-L5510DN — it adds scanning and copying, which the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother DCP-L5510DNBuy — $449.99
HP LaserJet Pro M501dn PrinterBuy — $399.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother DCP-L5510DN or the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer?
- The HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer is about $51 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother DCP-L5510DN and the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer?
- Device type: Brother DCP-L5510DN multifunction, HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer single-function. Functions: Brother DCP-L5510DN print, scan, copy, HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer print. Print speed (mono): Brother DCP-L5510DN 48 ppm, HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer 45 ppm. Resolution: Brother DCP-L5510DN 1200 x 1200, HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer 600 x 600.