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HP LaserJet Pro M102a vs HP LaserJet Pro M12a

    14.02 in
    7.5 in
    HP LaserJet Pro M102a Laser Printer
    HP LaserJet Pro M102a
      13.74 in
      7.72 in
      HP LaserJet Pro M12a Laser Printer
      HP LaserJet Pro M12a
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      2 editorial reviews
      The HP LaserJet Pro M102w is a black-and-white printer with basic features and a compact design. Learn more about this wireless laser printer in our review.Read more
      The monochrome HP LaserJet Pro M102w is an inexpensive and compact standalone laser printer that prints terrific-looking text and so-so graphics and images, making it a decent fit for a micro or home office.Read more
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      User rating
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      4.1 out of 5
      52 user ratings
      5 stars
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
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      4.0 out of 5
      59 user ratings
      5 stars
      		37 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      HP LaserJet Pro M102aHP LaserJet Pro M102a
      HP LaserJet Pro M12aHP LaserJet Pro M12a
      Colour printingnono
      Internal memory128.0 mB8.0 mB
      Supports duplexnono

      Design

      HP LaserJet Pro M102aHP LaserJet Pro M102a
      HP LaserJet Pro M12aHP LaserJet Pro M12a
      Colour of productWhiteGrey,White

      Dimensions

      HP LaserJet Pro M102aHP LaserJet Pro M102a
      HP LaserJet Pro M12aHP LaserJet Pro M12a
      Height7.5 in7.72 in
      Width14.02 in13.74 in
      Depth9.74 in9.37 in
      Weight10.36 lb11.46 lb

      Display

      HP LaserJet Pro M102aHP LaserJet Pro M102a
      HP LaserJet Pro M12aHP LaserJet Pro M12a
      Displayyesno

      Printing details

      HP LaserJet Pro M102aHP LaserJet Pro M102a
      HP LaserJet Pro M12aHP LaserJet Pro M12a
      Printing technologyLaserLaser
      Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 dpi600 x 600 dpi
      Printing coloursBlackBlack
      Time to first page (black, normal)7.3 s9.2 s
      Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)23.0 ppm18.0 ppm
      Duplex printing modeManualManual

      Technical details

      HP LaserJet Pro M102aHP LaserJet Pro M102a
      HP LaserJet Pro M12aHP LaserJet Pro M12a
      Built-in processoryesyes
      Processor speed600.0 MHz266.0 MHz
      Maximum duty cycle10000.0 ppm5000.0 ppm
      Recommended duty cycle150 - 1500100 - 1000
      Number of print cartridges11
      Colour printernono
      Black/white toner includedyesyes
      Capacity of supplied black/white toner700.0 pages500.0 pages
      Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.7 LionMac OS X 10.7 Lion
      Windows operating systems supportedWindows XP Home
      • Windows 10 Education
      • Windows 10 Education x64
      • Windows 10 Enterprise
      • Windows 10 Enterprise x64
      • Windows 10 Home
      • Windows 10 Home x64
      • Windows 10 Pro
      • Windows 10 Pro x64
      • Windows 7 Enterprise
      • Windows 7 Enterprise x64
      • Windows 7 Home Basic
      • Windows 7 Home Basic x64
      • Windows 7 Home Premium
      • Windows 7 Home Premium x64
      • Windows 7 Professional
      • Windows 7 Professional x64
      • Windows 7 Starter
      • Windows 7 Starter x64
      • Windows 7 Ultimate
      • Windows 7 Ultimate x64
      • Windows 8
      • Windows 8 Enterprise
      • Windows 8 Enterprise x64
      • Windows 8 Pro
      • Windows 8 Pro x64
      • Windows 8 x64
      • Windows 8.1
      • Windows 8.1 Enterprise
      • Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64
      • Windows 8.1 Pro
      • Windows 8.1 Pro x64
      • Windows 8.1 x64
      • Windows Vista Business
      • Windows Vista Business x64
      • Windows Vista Enterprise
      • Windows Vista Enterprise x64
      • Windows Vista Home Basic
      • Windows Vista Home Basic x64
      • Windows Vista Home Premium
      • Windows Vista Home Premium x64
      • Windows Vista Ultimate
      • Windows Vista Ultimate x64
      Noise level< 51< 50
      Sound pressure level (printing)52.0 dB50.0 dB

      Paper handling

      HP LaserJet Pro M102aHP LaserJet Pro M102a
      HP LaserJet Pro M12aHP LaserJet Pro M12a
      Total output capacity100.0 sheets100.0 sheets
      Total input capacity100.0 sheets100.0 sheets
      Paper tray media types
      • Card stock
      • Envelopes
      • Labels
      • Photo paper
      • Plain paper
      • Rough paper
      • Card stock
      • Envelopes
      • Labels
      • Photo paper
      • Plain paper
      • Rough paper
      • Transparencies
      ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
      • A4
      • A5
      • A4
      • A5
      • A6
      Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
      Media supported
      • A4
      • A5
      • A6
      • A4
      • A5
      • A6
      • B5
      • B0
      Tray capacity100100
      Paper storage (capacity included)150.0 sheets150.0 sheets
      Paper storage (max capacity)150.0 sheets150.0 sheets

      Connectivity

      HP LaserJet Pro M102aHP LaserJet Pro M102a
      HP LaserJet Pro M12aHP LaserJet Pro M12a
      InterfacesUSBUSB
      Network readynono
      Ethernetnono
      Wi-Finono

      Storage

      HP LaserJet Pro M102aHP LaserJet Pro M102a
      HP LaserJet Pro M12aHP LaserJet Pro M12a
      Built-in hard drivenono
      Maximum memory capacity128.0 mB8.0 mB
      Memory card supportnono
      Included memory capacity128.0 mB8.0 mB

      Power

      HP LaserJet Pro M102aHP LaserJet Pro M102a
      HP LaserJet Pro M12aHP LaserJet Pro M12a
      AC input voltage110.0 V220.0 V
      AC input frequency50.0 Hz50.0 Hz
      Operational power consumption (min-max)< 380< 375
      Power consumption (printing)380.0 W375.0 W
      Power consumption (standby)0.5 W1.2 W
      EnergyStaryesyes

      Pros & Cons

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