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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28a vs HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w

14.17 in
7.76 in
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28a Multifunction Printer
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28a
14.17 in
7.76 in
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w Multifunction Printer
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
1
1 editorial reviews
The best HP printer for small offices that we've tested is the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw. This color laser all-in-one feels remarkably well-built, with a design that allows for easy access to the toner cartridges and paper jams.Read more
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3
3 editorial reviews
An entry-level color laser AIO printer, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw prints well overall, albeit somewhat expensively, making it a good fit for companies that don't require more than a few hundred prints and copies each month.Read more
It prints up to 19 pages per minute!Read more
The best laser printer we've tested is the Canon imageCLASS MF445dw. It's an all-in-one monochrome model with an incredible page yield, making it a great choice for offices that regularly print in bulk.Read more
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User rating
39
3.9 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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4.1 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Full Comparison

General

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28aHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28a
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28wHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w
Copieryesyes
Scannernono
Faxnono

Dimensions

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28aHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28a
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28wHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w
Height7.76 in7.76 in
Width14.17 in14.17 in
Depth10.39 in10.39 in
Weight11.9 lb11.9 lb

Design

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28aHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28a
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28wHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w
Colour of productWhiteWhite
Market positioningHome & OfficeHome & Office
Card reader integratednono

Technical details

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28aHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28a
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28wHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w
Color technologyLaserLaser
Internal memory32.0 mB32.0 mB
Digital sendernono
Processor speed500.0 MHz500.0 MHz
Windows operating systems supported
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
Mac operating systems supported
  • Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
  • Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
  • Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
  • Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
Operating relative humidity (H-H)30 - 7030 - 70
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 32.510 - 32.5

Display

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28aHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28a
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28wHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w
Displayyesyes
Display technologyLEDLED

Printer

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28aHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28a
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28wHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w
Colour printernono
Printing technologyLaserLaser
Maximum resolution600 x 400 dpi600 x 400 dpi
Duplex printingnono
Time to first page (black, normal)8.2 s8.2 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)18.0 ppm18.0 ppm
B/W print speed18.0 ppm18.0 ppm
Printing coloursBlackBlack

Scanner

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28aHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28a
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28wHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Scanner typeFlatbedFlatbed
Scan elementCISCIS
Duplex scanningnono
Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 dpi600 x 600 dpi
Maximum scan area8.5 in8.5 in
Image formats supported
  • BMP
  • JPEG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
  • BMP
  • JPEG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
Grayscale levels256256
Grayscale depth8.0 bit8.0 bit
Colour depth24.0 bit24.0 bit

Copier

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28aHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28a
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28wHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w
CopyingMono copyingMono copying
Maximum resolution600 x 400 dpi600 x 400 dpi
Time to first copy (black, normal)12.3 s10.2 s
Copy speed (normal quality, black, A4)18.0 cpm18.0 cpm
Maximum copying speed18.0 pages/min18.0 pages/min
Copier resize25 - 40025 - 400
Maximum document reduction25.0 %25.0 %
Maximum document enlargement400.0 %400.0 %
Maximum number of copies9999

Fax

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28aHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28a
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28wHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w
FaxingNoNo

Paper handling

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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28wHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w
Paper tray media types
  • Envelopes
  • Labels
  • Plain paper
  • Postcard
  • Envelopes
  • Labels
  • Plain paper
  • Postcard
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
  • A4
  • A5
  • A6
  • A4
  • A5
  • A6
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Envelopes sizes
  • US No 10
  • International C5
  • International DL
  • US No 10
  • International C5
  • International DL
Output trays capacity100.0 sheets100.0 sheets
Standard media capacity150.0 sheets150.0 sheets
Total media capacity150.0 sheets150.0 sheets
Supported media type
  • Envelopes
  • Plain paper
  • Labels
  • Postcards
  • Envelopes
  • Plain paper
  • Labels
  • Postcards
Original typeSheetsSheets
Media supported
  • A4
  • A5
  • A6
  • A4
  • A5
  • A6
Feeder capacity100100
Tray capacity150.0 sheets150.0 sheets
Number of trays11

Connectivity

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28aHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28a
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28wHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w
InterfacesUSB
  • USB
  • Wireless LAN
USB portyesyes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Mobile printing technologiesNot supported
  • Apple AirPrint
  • Google Cloud Print
  • Mopria Print Service
Direct printingnoyes
Ethernetnono
Wi-Finoyes
Operating system
  • MS Windows Server 2003 SP1 or later
  • MS Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition SP1
  • MS Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition SP1 or later
  • Apple Mac OS X 10.9
  • MS Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
  • MS Windows Server 2008 Standard
  • MS Windows Server 2008
  • MS Windows Vista
  • MS Windows 7
  • Apple Mac OS X 10.10
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10
  • Apple Mac OS X 10.11
  • MS Windows Server 2003 SP1 or later
  • MS Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Edition SP1
  • MS Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition SP1 or later
  • Apple Mac OS X 10.9
  • MS Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
  • MS Windows Server 2008 Standard
  • MS Windows Server 2008
  • MS Windows Vista
  • MS Windows 7
  • Apple Mac OS X 10.10
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10
  • Apple Mac OS X 10.11

Power

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28aHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28a
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28wHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w
AC input voltage220.0 V220.0 V
Power consumption (sleep)0.6 W0.6 W
Power consumption (standby)2.9 W2.9 W
Power consumption (average operating)365.0 W365.0 W

Certifications

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28aHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28a
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28wHP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w
EnergyStaryesyes

Pros & Cons

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