Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Lexmark - MC3326adwe | Pantum - BM5100ADW |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (mono) | 24 | 40 |
| Color | true | false |
| AirPrint | false | true |
| Pages/min (color) | 24 | 0 |
Between the MC3326adwe and BM5100ADW, the MC3326adwe comes out ahead in color / pages/min (color), while the BM5100ADW wins on pages/min (mono) / airprint. Overall, the MC3326adwe scores 72.5 and the BM5100ADW scores 82.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The BM5100ADW is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.2 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 MC3326adwe if you care most about color / pages/min (color). The biggest gaps in its favor are color, pages/min (color). The single most decisive one: Has Color.
Pick the BM5100ADW if you care most about pages/min (mono) / airprint. Its strongest claims are pages/min (mono), airprint. The single most decisive one: Pages/min (mono) — 66.67% more. 40 vs 24.
Both ship with comparable auto duplex, adf, so those specs do not 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.
Which should you buy: Lexmark - MC3326adwe or Pantum - BM5100ADW?
Pantum - BM5100ADW leads the current Mars Score by 10.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare pages/min (mono), pages/min (color), color against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Lexmark - MC3326adwe if…
Lexmark - MC3326adwe has the measurable edge on color, ppm color.
Choose Pantum - BM5100ADW if…
Pantum - BM5100ADW has the measurable edge on ppm mono, has airprint.
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 Lexmark - MC3326adwe wins
- ▲Has Color.
- ▲Pages/min (color): 24 vs 0.
Why Pantum - BM5100ADW wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 66.67% more. 40 vs 24.
- ▲Has AirPrint.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Lexmark - MC3326adwe | Pantum - BM5100ADW |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO (color) | Laser AIO |
| Ink system | Toner | Toner |
| Color | truelead | false |
| Pages/min (mono) | 24 | 40lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 24lead | 0 |
| Resolution | 600x600 dpi | 1200x1200 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Lexmark - MC3326adwe | Pantum - BM5100ADW |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | false | truelead |