Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Brother - MFC-L8905CDW | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (color) | 33 | 4 |
| Pages/min (mono) | 33 | 18 |
| ADF | true | false |
Between the MFC-L8905CDW and Xpress C1810W, the MFC-L8905CDW comes out ahead in pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono), while the Xpress C1810W wins on several specs. Overall, the MFC-L8905CDW scores 78.3 and the Xpress C1810W scores 68.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MFC-L8905CDW is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the MFC-L8905CDW 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) — 725.00% more. 33 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-L8905CDW 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-L8905CDW or Samsung - Xpress C1810W?
Brother - MFC-L8905CDW leads the current Mars Score by 9.8 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-L8905CDW if…
Brother - MFC-L8905CDW 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-L8905CDW wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 725.00% more. 33 vs 4.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 83.33% more. 33 vs 18.
- ▲Has ADF.
Why Samsung - Xpress C1810W wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Brother - MFC-L8905CDW | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO (color) | Laser (color) |
| Ink system | Toner | Toner |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 33lead | 18 |
| Pages/min (color) | 33lead | 4 |
| Resolution | 2400x600 dpi | 9600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Brother - MFC-L8905CDW | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | truelead | false |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |