Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Brother - MFC-J5855DW | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (color) | 30 | 4 |
| Pages/min (mono) | 30 | 18 |
| ADF | true | false |
Between the MFC-J5855DW and Xpress C1810W, the MFC-J5855DW comes out ahead in pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono), while the Xpress C1810W wins on several specs. Overall, the MFC-J5855DW scores 76.3 and the Xpress C1810W scores 68.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MFC-J5855DW edges ahead on the Mars Score (76.3 vs 68.5), but the 7.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the MFC-J5855DW if you care most about pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono). The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (color), pages/min (mono), adf. The single most decisive one: Pages/min (color) — 650.00% more. 30 vs 4.
The Xpress C1810W similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable color, auto duplex, airprint, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MFC-J5855DW is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Brother - MFC-J5855DW or Samsung - Xpress C1810W?
Brother - MFC-J5855DW leads the current Mars Score by 7.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare pages/min (mono), pages/min (color) against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Brother - MFC-J5855DW if…
Brother - MFC-J5855DW has the measurable edge on ppm color, ppm mono, has adf.
Choose Samsung - Xpress C1810W if…
Samsung - Xpress C1810W does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Brother - MFC-J5855DW wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 650.00% more. 30 vs 4.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 66.67% more. 30 vs 18.
- ▲Has ADF.
Why Samsung - Xpress C1810W wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Brother - MFC-J5855DW | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Laser (color) |
| Ink system | Cartridge | Tonerlead |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 30lead | 18 |
| Pages/min (color) | 30lead | 4 |
| Resolution | 4800x1200 dpi | 9600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Tabloidlead | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Brother - MFC-J5855DW | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | truelead | false |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |