Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw | Pantum - BM5100ADW |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (mono) | 42 | 40 |
Between the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw and BM5100ADW, the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw comes out ahead in pages/min (mono), while the BM5100ADW wins on several specs. Overall, the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw scores 83.9 and the BM5100ADW scores 82.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (83.9 vs 82.7). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if you care most about pages/min (mono). The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (mono). The single most decisive one: Pages/min (mono) — 5.00% more. 42 vs 40.
The BM5100ADW similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable type, color, pages/min (color), 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 - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw or Pantum - BM5100ADW?
HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw leads the current Mars Score by 1.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare pages/min (mono) against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if…
HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw has the measurable edge on ppm mono.
Choose Pantum - BM5100ADW if…
Pantum - BM5100ADW 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 - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 5.00% more. 42 vs 40.
Why Pantum - BM5100ADW wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw | Pantum - BM5100ADW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO | Laser AIO |
| Color | false | false |
| Pages/min (mono) | 42lead | 40 |
| Pages/min (color) | 0 | 0 |
| Resolution | 1200x1200 dpi | 1200x1200 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw | Pantum - BM5100ADW |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |