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 43.5 and the Xpress C1810W scores 52.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xpress C1810W is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the EcoTank ET-2850 if you care most about pages/min (color). The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (color).
Pick the Xpress C1810W if you care most about pages/min (mono). Its strongest claims are pages/min (mono).
Both ship with comparable color, auto duplex, adf, so those specs don't 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.
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 |
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