⚖️ Comparison overview
🟢 Brother and 🔷 HP (Hewlett-Packard)
This page helps companies understand two professional photocopier approaches based on usage, working environment and operational priorities.
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Brother vs HP (Hewlett-Packard) comparison — Mid-range models
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Brother
Representative model: MFC-L5710DW
48 ppm
B&W speed
15k
Pages/month rec.
570
Standard tray (sh.)
52 dB
Print noise
💰 Cost per page (OEM toner)
B&W: 0.8–1.8 ct/p Colour: 6.5–15.0 ct/p
📶 WiFi 📱 NFC ↔️ Auto duplex 💾 512 MB ⚖️ 22 kg
✦ 48 ppm pour un format compact record — rapport vitesse/encombrement imbattable
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HP (Hewlett-Packard)
Representative model: LaserJet Enterprise MFP M528dn
45 ppm
B&W speed
20k
Pages/month rec.
600
Standard tray (sh.)
53 dB
Print noise
💰 Cost per page (OEM toner)
B&W: 0.8–1.8 ct/p Colour: 7.0–16.0 ct/p
↔️ Auto duplex 💾 1 GB ⚖️ 25 kg
✦ HP Wolf Security — protection firmware et cartouches en natif
| Criterion | 🟢 Brother | 🔷 HP (Hewlett-Packard) |
|---|---|---|
| General positioning | Brand-specific approach | Brand-specific approach |
| Office usage | To be assessed based on real needs | To be assessed based on real needs |
| Document workflow | May fit depending on context | May fit depending on context |
| Max available format | A4 | A4 |
| Connectivity | Available depending on model | Depends on configuration |
| Ecosystem fit | To be judged against team habits | To be judged against team habits |
Pros and cons
🟢 Brother
✅ Strengths
- → Record-compact footprint (MFC-L5710: 48 ppm in 22 kg)
- → Lowest entry price
- → Low energy consumption (24 kWh/year)
- → NFC as standard
⚠️ Points to watch
- · Limited duty cycle vs professional ranges
- · Less suited for very high volumes
- · Basic interface
💼 Best for
Small businesses, home working, small offices, independent professionals
🔷 HP (Hewlett-Packard)
✅ Strengths
- → HP Wolf Security — native firmware protection
- → HP Smart App — remote management without a server
- → Global support network
- → Record low weight (MFP M428: 14 kg)
⚠️ Points to watch
- · OEM toners among the most expensive
- · Few A3 models in the professional range
💼 Best for
SMEs in the Microsoft/HP ecosystem, IT sector, mixed fleet management
Which one to choose for your Belgian SME?
🟢 Choose Brother if…
Small businesses, home working, small offices, independent professionals
View all Brother models →🔷 Choose HP (Hewlett-Packard) if…
SMEs in the Microsoft/HP ecosystem, IT sector, mixed fleet management
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