Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (mono) | 10.5 | 18 |
| Pages/min (color) | 5 | 4 |
Between the EcoTank ET-2850 and Xpress C1810W, the EcoTank ET-2850 comes out ahead in pages/min (color), while the Xpress C1810W wins on pages/min (mono). Overall, the EcoTank ET-2850 scores 63.4 and the Xpress C1810W scores 68.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xpress C1810W edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.4 vs 68.5), but the 5.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the EcoTank ET-2850 if you care most about pages/min (color). The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (color). The single most decisive one: Pages/min (color) — 25.00% more. 5 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) — 71.43% more. 18 vs 10.5.
Both ship with comparable color, auto duplex, adf, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Xpress C1810W 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: Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 or Samsung - Xpress C1810W?
Samsung - Xpress C1810W leads the current Mars Score by 5.1 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 Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 if…
Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 has the measurable edge on ppm color.
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 Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 25.00% more. 5 vs 4.
Why Samsung - Xpress C1810W wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 71.43% more. 18 vs 10.5.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Laser (color) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 10.5 | 18lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 5lead | 4 |
| Resolution | 5760x1440 dpi | 9600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | false | false |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |