Between the imageCLASS MF656Cdw and BM5100ADW, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw comes out ahead in color and pages/min (color), while the BM5100ADW wins on pages/min (mono). Overall, the imageCLASS MF656Cdw scores 58.2 and the BM5100ADW scores 75.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The BM5100ADW is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 17.6 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 imageCLASS MF656Cdw if you care most about color and pages/min (color). The biggest gaps in its favor are color, pages/min (color).
Pick the BM5100ADW if you care most about pages/min (mono). Its strongest claims are pages/min (mono).
Both ship with comparable auto duplex, adf, airprint, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the BM5100ADW is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw wins
- ▲Has Color.
- ▲Pages/min (color): 23 vs 0.
Why Pantum - BM5100ADW wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 73.91% more. 40 vs 23.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | Pantum - BM5100ADW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO (color) | Laser AIO |
| Color | truelead | false |
| Pages/min (mono) | 23 | 40lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 23lead | 0 |
| Resolution | 1200x1200 dpi | 1200x1200 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Canon - imageCLASS MF656Cdw | Pantum - BM5100ADW |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fi | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |
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