Brother MFC-L5710DW vs HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer
Brother MFC-L5710DW is $49 cheaper upfront; running costs can't be compared for this pair.
Specs compared
| Spec | Brother MFC-L5710DW | 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) | 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 | Yes | 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 MFC-L5710DW
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: Brother MFC-L5710DW — $49 less to buy.
- If you need scanning, copying and faxing: Brother MFC-L5710DW — it adds scanning, copying and faxing, which the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Brother MFC-L5710DWBuy — $499.99
HP LaserJet Pro M501dn PrinterBuy — $549.00
Compare with other models
Frequently asked questions
- Which costs less to buy, the Brother MFC-L5710DW or the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer?
- The Brother MFC-L5710DW is about $49 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Brother MFC-L5710DW and the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer?
- Device type: Brother MFC-L5710DW multifunction, HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer single-function. Functions: Brother MFC-L5710DW print, scan, copy, fax, HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer print. Print speed (mono): Brother MFC-L5710DW 48 ppm, HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer 45 ppm. Resolution: Brother MFC-L5710DW 1200 x 1200, HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer 600 x 600.