Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (color) | 10 | 4 |
| Pages/min (mono) | 15 | 18 |
| ADF | true | false |
Between the PIXMA TR8620a and Xpress C1810W, the PIXMA TR8620a comes out ahead in pages/min (color) / adf, while the Xpress C1810W wins on pages/min (mono). Overall, the PIXMA TR8620a scores 66.5 and the Xpress C1810W scores 68.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (66.5 vs 68.5). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the PIXMA TR8620a if you care most about pages/min (color) / adf. The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (color), adf. The single most decisive one: Pages/min (color) — 150.00% more. 10 vs 4.
Pick the Xpress C1810W if you care most about pages/min (mono). Its strongest claims are pages/min (mono). The single most decisive one: Pages/min (mono) — 20.00% more. 18 vs 15.
Both ship with comparable color, auto duplex, airprint, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Canon - PIXMA TR8620a or Samsung - Xpress C1810W?
Samsung - Xpress C1810W leads the current Mars Score by 2.0 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 Canon - PIXMA TR8620a if…
Canon - PIXMA TR8620a has the measurable edge on ppm color, has adf.
Choose Samsung - Xpress C1810W if…
Samsung - Xpress C1810W has the measurable edge on ppm mono.
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 Canon - PIXMA TR8620a wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 150.00% more. 10 vs 4.
- ▲Has ADF.
Why Samsung - Xpress C1810W wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 20.00% more. 18 vs 15.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Laser (color) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 15 | 18lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 10lead | 4 |
| Resolution | 4800x1200 dpi | 9600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Canon - PIXMA TR8620a | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | truelead | false |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |