Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Pantum - BM5100ADW | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (mono) | 40 | 18 |
| ADF | true | false |
| Color | false | true |
| Pages/min (color) | 0 | 4 |
Between the BM5100ADW and Xpress C1810W, the BM5100ADW comes out ahead in pages/min (mono) / adf, while the Xpress C1810W wins on color / pages/min (color). Overall, the BM5100ADW scores 82.7 and the Xpress C1810W scores 68.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The BM5100ADW is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 14.2 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 BM5100ADW if you care most about pages/min (mono) / adf. The biggest gaps in its favor are pages/min (mono), adf. The single most decisive one: Pages/min (mono) — 122.22% more. 40 vs 18.
Pick the Xpress C1810W if you care most about color / pages/min (color). Its strongest claims are color, pages/min (color). The single most decisive one: Has Color.
Both ship with comparable auto duplex, airprint, 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: Pantum - BM5100ADW or Samsung - Xpress C1810W?
Pantum - BM5100ADW leads the current Mars Score by 14.2 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 Pantum - BM5100ADW if…
Pantum - BM5100ADW has the measurable edge on ppm mono, has adf.
Choose Samsung - Xpress C1810W if…
Samsung - Xpress C1810W has the measurable edge on color, ppm color.
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 Pantum - BM5100ADW wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 122.22% more. 40 vs 18.
- ▲Has ADF.
Why Samsung - Xpress C1810W wins
- ▲Has Color.
- ▲Pages/min (color): 4 vs 0.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Pantum - BM5100ADW | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO | Laser (color) |
| Ink system | Toner | Toner |
| Color | false | truelead |
| Pages/min (mono) | 40lead | 18 |
| Pages/min (color) | 0 | 4lead |
| Resolution | 1200x1200 dpi | 9600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Pantum - BM5100ADW | Samsung - Xpress C1810W |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | truelead | false |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |