Brother MFC-L2900DW vs HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer
Brother MFC-L2900DW is $10 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L2900DW | HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | laser | laser |
| Color support | mono | mono |
| Device type | multifunction | single-function |
| Functions | print, scan, copy, fax | |
| Print speed (mono) | 36 ppm | 45 ppm |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 | 600 x 600 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 35,000 pages | 100,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | 2,500 pages/mo | 6,000 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | Yes | No |
| Display | — | 2-line LCD (text) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4 | Letter, Legal |
| Weight (kg) | 11.75 | 11.61 |
Cartridges & running cost
Brother MFC-L2900DW
Cheapest to run: Brother TN830XL High Yield Toner — $98.29 · 3.3¢/page · 3,000pg yield
HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer
No priced cartridge on record yet — running cost not shown.
Which should you buy?
- A lower upfront budget: Brother MFC-L2900DW — $10 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L2900DW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer doesn't do.
- The fastest printing for a busy or shared office: HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer — 45 ppm vs 36 ppm mono.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L2900DWBuy — $329.99
HP LaserJet Pro M501dn PrinterBuy — $339.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L2900DW or the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer?
- The Brother MFC-L2900DW is about $10 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L2900DW and the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L2900DW multifunction, HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L2900DW print, scan, copy, fax, HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L2900DW 36 ppm, HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer 45 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-L2900DW 1200 x 1200, HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer 600 x 600.