Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (color) | 12 | 4 |
| Pages/min (mono) | 25 | 18 |
| ADF | true | false |
Between the EcoTank ET-5850 and Xpress C1810W, the EcoTank ET-5850 comes out ahead in pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono), while the Xpress C1810W wins on several specs. Overall, the EcoTank ET-5850 scores 73.1 and the Xpress C1810W scores 68.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EcoTank ET-5850 edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.1 vs 68.5), but the 4.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the EcoTank ET-5850 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) — 200.00% more. 12 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: 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: Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 or Samsung - Xpress C1810W?
Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 leads the current Mars Score by 4.6 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-5850 if…
Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 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 Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 200.00% more. 12 vs 4.
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 38.89% more. 25 vs 18.
- ▲Has ADF.
Why Samsung - Xpress C1810W wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Laser (color) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 25lead | 18 |
| Pages/min (color) | 12lead | 4 |
| Resolution | 4800x1200 dpi | 9600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-5850 | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | truelead | false |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |