Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Pantum - BM5100ADW | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (mono) | 40 | 36 |
| Color | false | true |
| Pages/min (color) | 0 | 36 |
Between the BM5100ADW and VersaLink C405, the BM5100ADW comes out ahead in pages/min (mono), while the VersaLink C405 wins on color / pages/min (color). Overall, the BM5100ADW scores 82.7 and the VersaLink C405 scores 80.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (82.7 vs 80.2). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the BM5100ADW 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) — 11.11% more. 40 vs 36.
Pick the VersaLink C405 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, adf, airprint, 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: Pantum - BM5100ADW or Xerox - VersaLink C405?
Pantum - BM5100ADW leads the current Mars Score by 2.5 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.
Choose Xerox - VersaLink C405 if…
Xerox - VersaLink C405 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) — 11.11% more. 40 vs 36.
Why Xerox - VersaLink C405 wins
- ▲Has Color.
- ▲Pages/min (color): 36 vs 0.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Pantum - BM5100ADW | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser AIO | Laser AIO (color) |
| Color | false | truelead |
| Pages/min (mono) | 40lead | 36 |
| Pages/min (color) | 0 | 36lead |
| Resolution | 1200x1200 dpi | 600x600 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Pantum - BM5100ADW | Xerox - VersaLink C405 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | true | true |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |