HP LaserJet Pro M404dn vs HP Laser MFP 135w
The M404dn is dramatically faster and built for heavier print volume, while the 135w trades performance for scanning, copying and built-in Wi‑Fi.
HP specifications
Fast monochrome office printer with automatic duplexing, Ethernet and high-yield toner options for sustained business printing.
Colourpoint verdict: A much stronger fit than entry MFPs when print volume matters more than scan/copy features.
| Technology | Monochrome laser |
|---|---|
| Functions | |
| Print speed | Up to 38 ppm (A4, default) |
| Resolution | Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi |
| Duty cycle | Up to 80,000 pages/month |
| Recommended volume | 750–4,000 pages/month |
| Duplex | Automatic |
| Wi‑Fi | No |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Paper input | 50-sheet multipurpose + 250-sheet tray |
| Paper output | 150 sheets |
| Display | 2-line LCD |
Busy offices that need fast black-and-white printing, duplex output and predictable high-yield toner economics.
It is print-only and the dn model does not include Wi‑Fi.
The M404dn is dramatically faster and built for heavier print volume, while the 135w trades performance for scanning, copying and built-in Wi‑Fi.
The M404dn is a faster networked office printer built for much heavier volume; the MF3010 is a compact print/scan/copy machine for lighter, USB-connected use.
The M479fdw is the feature-rich colour all-in-one; the M404dn is the faster, simpler monochrome print engine with lower workflow complexity.
The M454dn adds colour capability, while the M404dn focuses on faster monochrome output and a higher-volume black-and-white workflow.