HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw vs Samsung - Xpress C1810W
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (color) | 25 | 4 |
| Pages/min (mono) | 25 | 18 |
| ADF | true | false |
Between the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw and Xpress C1810W, the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw comes out ahead in pages/min (color) / pages/min (mono), while the Xpress C1810W wins on several specs. Overall, the Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw scores 73.1 and the Xpress C1810W scores 68.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw 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 Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw 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) — 525.00% more. 25 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: HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw or Samsung - Xpress C1810W?
HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw 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 HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw if…
HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw 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 HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw wins
- ▲Pages/min (color) — 525.00% more. 25 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 | HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO (color) | Laser (color) |
| Color | true | true |
| Pages/min (mono) | 25lead | 18 |
| Pages/min (color) | 25lead | 4 |
| Resolution | 600x600 dpi | 9600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | HP - Color LaserJet Pro 3301fdw | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | truelead | false |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |