The Best Portable Scanners for 2023
With the pandemic starting to recede in the rear-view mirror, businesspeople are traveling again. Meanwhile, the category of portable scanners has been growing by leaps and bounds—not only to support all kinds of work on the road, but also in hybrid home offices. (Mobile scanners also make great gifts for the students, home-office workers, or road warriors in your life.)
Whether you need to convert paper documents to editable text, create and maintain contact databases, or assemble an expense report with digitized receipts, our list of the top portable scanners we’ve tested surely contains a match. You’ll find mobile scanners in several different flavors, with widely varying features and capabilities. (Some are more portable than others.)
We’ve pulled together our favorite tested picks for a broad range of applications. They include a few specialty scanners for tasks like collecting business cards at trade shows or digitizing book pages in libraries. We’ve broken them out below in detail. Following that, look for our buying guide with general advice on picking a portable scanner, and a spec breakout of our top models.
Deeper Dive: Our Top Tested Picks
Brother DSmobile DS-940DW
Best Manual-Feed Wireless Portable Document Scanner
4.5 Outstanding
Why We Picked It
As portable scanners go, the DS-940DW is fast and accurate. It comes with wireless connectivity, a complete software bundle, and a built-in battery. The battery and the ability to scan to microSD flash memory cards allow for cable- and computer-free operation. In addition to Wi-Fi connectivity, you also get USB 3.0 for connecting to a single computer at the office or in a hotel room. It’s slim, light, compact and feature-rich, making it ideal for low-volume document scanning at home or on the road.
Who It’s For
Unless you require multipage scanning, this little portable does everything you’d expect from a manual-feed document scanner.
It should easily serve users at trade shows, job fairs, soccer and Little League tryouts, you name it—anywhere that data harvesting doesn’t require scanning more than a few pages at a time.
PROS
- Small and light.
- Fast scanning and processing.
- Accurate OCR.
- Solid software bundle.
- Easy to use.
- Autonomous scanning to microSD card.
- Wi-Fi and USB 3.0 connectivity.
CONS
- No automatic document feeder.
- MicroSD card not included.
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Brother DSmobile DS-940DW Review
Epson RapidReceipt RR-70W
Best On-the-Road Receipt/Accounting Scanner
4.0 Excellent
Why We Picked It
The RR-70W ships with Epson’s ScanSmart Accounting Edition, an add-on to the company’s ScanSmart scanning utility and document management software. This portable is highly accurate, dependable, light, and compact. It’s also wireless and comes with a built-in battery, letting you use it without cabling or connecting to a computing device.
If you need something more powerful for scanning stacks of financial documents—say, a full-fledged sheetfed document scanner with an automatic document feeder (ADF)—the Epson RapidReceipt RR-600W is worth checking out; otherwise, the RR-70W is ideal for sporadic, small scan jobs.
Who It’s For
If you’re buying or selling on the road and need to scan one- or two-page sales receipts, invoices, and other papers, the RR-70W’s Receipt Manager plug-in handles the job deftly, making this scanner a good choice for just about anyone gathering small amounts of data on the fly or in cramped surroundings.
PROS
- Relatively fast
- Accurate OCR
- Strong software bundle, including ScanSmart Accounting Edition
- Built-in battery
- Compact and light
CONS
- No memory card support
- Lacks ADF
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Epson RapidReceipt RR-70W Review
Epson WorkForce ES-300W Wireless Portable Duplex Document Scanner
Best Portable Multipage and Duplex Document Scanner
4.
0 Excellent
Why We Picked It
We choose the Epson ES-300 year after year because it offers almost every feature and capability of a full-blown sheetfed document scanner at a reasonable price. In fact—as we’ve said before—feature for feature it’s as capable as an entry-level sheetfed desktop scanner, if not quite as fast. The ES-300 comes with a 20-sheet automatic document feeder, multiple connectivity options, scanning to USB memory devices without a PC, Epson’s excellent ScanSmart software, and much more.
Who It’s For
The ES-300W is powerful enough to serve as a light-duty scanner in several scenarios, including as an office scanner for home or hybrid offices, front desks at doctors’ offices, auto parts stores, or dental offices, to name a few good fits. Its ability to scan stacks of business cards or thick plastic ID cards and credit cards is an added bonus for specialized scanning tasks.
PROS
- Highly portable.
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Fast scanning and saving to PDF.
- Comes with document and business card management software.
- Battery and integrated Wi-Fi.
CONS
- Finicky when scanning documents with frayed edges.
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IRIScan Book 5 Wi-Fi
Best Handheld Wand Scanner for Books and Magazines
4.0 Excellent
Why We Picked It
Wand scanners are relatively rare (and some of the few available haven’t responded to our requests for review). But that doesn’t mean the Book 5 earned its place here by default. IRIScan (a Canon subsidiary) makes great scanners. This little device comes with ReadIRIS, a highly capable scanner interface and OCR software, as well as the IRIScan Book App for scanning to iOS or Android handheld devices.
Who It’s For
The Book 5 is a good value for students, researchers, and anybody else who needs to scan book or periodical pages.
Since it scans directly to microSD cards, this wand scanner should lighten the load of anybody who needs to digitize material that can’t be fed through a sheetfed scanner.
PROS
- No computer required
- Fast, accurate OCR
- Comes with USB cable, 4GB MiniSD card, and vinyl drawstring carrying case
- Easy to set up and use
- Capable of scanning directly to a computer
CONS
- Short battery life
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IRIScan Book 5 Wi-Fi Review
Epson WorkForce ES-300WR Wireless Document Scanner—Accounting Edition
Best Portable Scanner for Financial Data
4.0 Excellent
Why We Picked It
The ES-300WR is our Best Portable Scanner for finance types with the addition of Epson’s ScanSmart Accounting Addition plug-in, a.k.a. Receipt Manager. This software lets you scan not only receipts but invoices, statements, and other financial data. It comes with all the power and functionality of ScanSmart itself, a capable scanner interface with competent document and business-card archiving features.
Who It’s For
This Epson serves two important functions: first, scanning and archiving financial data, and second, digitizing and managing documents. Accountants and tax professionals who travel to client locations will get good service from this portable, as will entrepreneurs who gather documents and keep track of their own expenses.
PROS
- Fast.
- Highly accurate OCR.
- Powerful software bundle.
- Long-lasting battery.
CONS
- ScanSmart Accounting Edition software only compatible with QuickBooks and Excel CSV.
- No memory card support.
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Epson WorkForce ES-300WR Wireless Document Scanner—Accounting Edition Review
Raven Compact Document Scanner
Best AC-Powered Everyday Document Scanner
3.5 Good
Why We Picked It
We’re fans of Raven’s desktop document scanners. The company’s Compact Document Scanner earns a place on front desks and in office workgroups thanks to its fast and accurate scanning, as well as its 20-page automatic document feeder (ADF).
Plus, you get access to the comprehensive Raven Desktop software, with document management features as well as financial paper-pushing and business-card archiving.
Who It’s For
The Raven Compact’s main drawback is its lack of a battery for use on the road, but if you restrict your scanning to offices and hotel rooms, it’ll get the job done with panache. It’s available with and without Wi-Fi (we tested the USB-only version) and even bundled with a nylon carrying case, a rubber stamp, and a box of cleaning wipes.
PROS
- Relatively fast scanning and processing
- Accurate OCR
- Comprehensive Raven Desktop software with basic document management
- Business card archiving
- Financial document scanning
CONS
- Base model lacks Wi-Fi
- No flash memory support
- No battery
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Raven Compact Document Scanner Review
Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1300
Best AC-Powered Compact Scanner with ADF
4.
0 Excellent
Why We Picked It
Like most Fujitsu scanners, the ScanSnap iX1300 is well-built and easy-to-use, and it comes with the company’s topnotch scanning utility plus document, business-card, and financial data management software. Moreover, the iX1300 utilizes Fujitsu’s innovative, space-saving U-Turn Scan and Return Scan paper paths, where the flip of a switch has paper exiting the scanner in a near-upright position, saving several inches of desk space. And like most of today’s portable scanners, the Fujitsu is relatively fast and highly accurate.
Who It’s For
The iX1300 is a highly capable portable scanner for hotel rooms, remote offices, your small or hybrid office, or any other location that has access to AC power but is low on space for a dedicated desktop scanner.
PROS
- Fast for a portable scanner
- Accurate OCR
- Supports both wireless and USB 3.2 connections
- Robust ScanSnap software bundle
- Innovative U-turn Scan and Return Scan save desk space
CONS
- No battery for untethered operation
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Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1300 Review
ClearClick QuickConvert 2.
0
Best Portable Photo/Negative Scanner
3.5 Good
Why We Picked It
While you’ll find several portable “photo scanners” on the market, some are sheetfed and a few are flatbed models. The QuickConvert is one of a kind, and also one of the least expensive photo negative scanners available. Despite its low price, it scans both photos and negatives well, with accurate colors and good detail. It does its job quickly and precisely.
Who It’s For
Got a stack of photos and/or negatives to digitize, but not a lot of cash to spend? Both individuals and families wanting to update an aging photo collection will get good service from this handy scanner.
PROS
- Small, light, and portable
- Good scan quality and software bundle
- Rechargeable, replaceable battery
- Scans to SD memory cards
- Supports Wi-Fi
CONS
- No ADF
- Limited page sizes
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0 Review
Canon imageFormula R10
Best USB-Powered Business Card/ID Scanner
4.0 Excellent
Why We Picked It
If you don’t need wireless, network, or mobile device support, Canon’s imageFormula R10 is an inexpensive and efficient solution. In addition to the ability to scan business and ID cards, its 20-sheet ADF lets you scan multipage one-and two-sided documents. Canon’s CaptureOnTouch software provides a strong scanner interface as well as document management, business-card and financial-data archiving, and more. It’s not fancy, but it’s a first-class scanner for basic needs.
Who It’s For
Don’t care about scanning with your smartphone and don’t mind connecting a scanner to your laptop via a USB cable instead of Wi-Fi? The Canon R10 is ideal for travelers or home-based office users who need to digitize a variety of data.
PROS
- Excellent CaptureOnTouch app
- Accurate OCR
- Relatively low purchase price
- Light and compact
CONS
- A little sluggish
- Lacks mobile device support
- Lacks wireless connectivity
- No battery
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Buying Guide: The Best Portable Scanners for 2023
Most portable scanners don’t need to be plugged into an AC outlet to function.
A few have batteries, and others get their juice via a USB tether to a desktop PC or laptop. Truly wireless scanners transmit data to your computer, phone, or tablet over Wi-Fi, and some support memory cards that allow you to scan without a computing device of some sort present.
Many factors to consider come into play when choosing a portable scanner. Frequent business travelers will need to balance wanting the smallest and lightest scanner with the need for particular features such as two-sided scanning, high resolution, and high scanning speed. If you’re scanning documents, you’ll need good optical character recognition (OCR) to turn printed pages into editable text; if you scan at high volume, you’ll want to consider the scanner’s duty cycle, which is the recommended number of pages it can scan per day, week, or month. On the other hand, if you mostly scan invoices, sales receipts, applications, and other short documents, a more costly portable with a 20-page automatic document feeder (ADF) may be overkill.
Let’s take a closer look at what features make specific types of portable scanners best suited for particular tasks.
Manual-Feed vs. Sheetfed Portable Scanners
Portable scanners come in two basic types: manual-feed and sheetfed. Manual-feed portables accept only one sheet, be it one- or two-sided, at a time. Sheetfed scanners come with ADFs for scanning multipage documents.
Portable scanners come in two basic flavors: manual-feed models (left) accept only one sheet at a time, while sheetfeds (right) accept multipage scan jobs, usually up to 20 sheets.
If you’ll do lots of scan jobs consisting of more than three pages, you should opt for a sheet-fed model. Most of these, including the Editors’ Choice award-winning Epson WorkForce ES-300W, the Brother ADS-1250W, and the Epson WorkForce ES-300WR Accounting Edition, come with ADFs that hold up to 20 pages. A few have lower capacity.
A substantial majority of portable scanners, such as PCMag favorites the Epson DS-80W and Brother DSmobile DS-940DW, are manual-feed or single-sheetfed machines.
Manual-feed scanners cost less than their sheetfed counterparts, sometimes a lot less. If you don’t need an ADF, there’s no reason to shell out for one.
Simplex vs. Duplex vs. Wand Scanning: What’s the Difference?
Nearly as important as whether a portable scanner accepts one or multiple pages is whether it has two sensors, one for each side of a two-sided page. Two sensors allow the device to capture both sides simultaneously (duplex scanning), as opposed to scanning one side, flipping the page over manually, and feeding it back into the scanner to capture the other side (simplex, or manual-duplex). Most portable sheetfed scanners are duplex, though some of the lower-end portables scan only one side at a time.
When scanning one- or two-page documents on a manual-feed scanner, capturing one side at a time isn’t so bad, but the more two-sided pages you scan, the more time-consuming and tedious simplex scanning becomes. An ADF will save you a bit of trouble for longer two-sided documents.
If you want to scan a page from a book or something else that can’t be fed into a conventional scanner, you’ll want a wand scanner such as the IRIScan Book 5, which you hold in one hand and pass over the object you’re scanning.
With a wand scanner, you move the device over the source document, instead of the machine pulling the source over its sensors.
Portable Connectivity and Compatibility
Portable scanners transfer data to computers and other devices by either USB or Wi-Fi. Of the two, USB is much more restrictive. It works only with a Windows PC or Mac (sometimes only Windows) and won’t play well with your tablet or smartphone. Wi-Fi-ready scanners may add the option to communicate wirelessly with Android and iOS apps, as well as desktops and laptops.
The ultimate in portability is the ability to scan to an SD card or USB thumb drive, which eliminates the need for a laptop or mobile device.
A few portable scanners support autonomous scanning via SD cards or USB thumb drives.
While you’re on the road, your scans are saved to the memory device, and you can transfer them to your computer, the cloud, or a network drive when you return to your home or office. This is ideal for situations where you have limited desk space and there’s no room for both your scanner and your computer.
Your Portable Scanner’s Power Source
Most of today’s portable scanners can be powered over USB, connected to a computer. Those that have internal batteries (or can be upgraded to use them) will generally be able to charge from a USB connection. However, many scan and charge more quickly when using AC power. Epson’s ES-300W, for instance, takes only a couple of hours to charge from its power adapter, four hours over a USB 3.0 connection, and as long as 20 hours to charge over a USB 2.0 connection. If you’re primarily using the scanner away from wall outlets, make sure it supports USB 3.0, which will transmit data more quickly as well.
Some portable scanners have built-in batteries, and many others can run on batteries that are purchased separately.
If you’ll be relying on a battery to power you through lots of scanning, check its scan rating. Some batteries are good for only about 100 scans per charge; others can handle up to 1,000.
How Quickly Should Your Portable Scanner Scan?
A portable scanner’s speed is heavily dependent on what you’re scanning, how it’s fed through the machine, and what kind of output you want. If the scanner is manual-duplex, you need to feed each page; ADFs take care of that for you and speed up the process. Post-scanning processing, such as converting an image of a document to editable and searchable text, will take more time than storing a quick, unprocessed scan of a business card or image.
Low-resolution scanning is relatively fast, but the increase in speed comes with a decrease in quality. Typically, 300 dots per inch (dpi) is adequate for most text pages; anything lower can cause OCR accuracy to degrade. Most portable scanners support resolutions of at least 300dpi, and some are capable of much higher.
Some of today’s portables are quite fast, even as quick as some larger desktop document models. The Epson ES-300W, for instance, scanned and saved our two-sided 20-page text document as a searchable PDF at 42.9 images per minute (or ipm, with each page side counting as one image), which is impressive. Most of the manual-feed portables we’ve tested, though, performed at about half the speed of sheetfed models, primarily because the ADFs tend to be more efficient at feeding pages to the scanner, one after the other in rapid succession, than I am.
Bundled Software and OCR Accuracy
Without software, a portable scanner is just a fancy doorstop. The software does the heavy lifting: accepting the raw image data from the scanner, recognizing and deciphering each individual picture of a character and converting it, paginating the blocks of now-editable text, and saving it to a format compatible with its intended application.
Financial data, for instance, might go to Excel or an accounting program such as QuickBooks.
Text saved as searchable PDFs or documents may be edited in Microsoft Word, sent via email, saved to a cloud site, or printed. Contact information gleaned from business cards might be turned into leads in IRIS’s Cardiris or Presto BizCard. Whatever you’re scanning, you need to make sure your scanner’s software will know what to do with it. For the most part, the top scanner makers’ products are competitive and come with apps that address most applications. But this is one area where you should be as sure as you can be before pulling the trigger.
Each portable scanner manufacturer includes its own bundle of scanner drivers, scanner interface apps, and other productivity and convenience software, such as OCR, document management, and data archiving programs. Most scanners support ISIS and/or TWAIN drivers that let you scan directly into applications such as Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft PowerPoint.
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Nowadays, most scanning and OCR apps are well-developed and mature, combining popular features with highly accurate text recognition and conversion.
OCR accuracy is important for saving time—if fixing OCR errors takes longer than retyping the document would, why bother with a scanner?—but I haven’t come across many recent scanners, portable or otherwise, that have difficulty producing error-free searchable text down to 6 points or so. That’s plenty small enough to be more than suitable for most business applications. As long as you’re scanning a clean copy without stains, tears, wrinkles, or smudges, any business-oriented scanner should OCR it without difficulty.
Credit Card, ID Card, and Business Card Scanning and Archiving
If you’ve ever tried scanning 2-by-3-inch cards, you’ll know it’s hard to get these small and often thick objects to pass through your scanner without skewing (paper business cards) or getting stuck (thick plastic or laminated cards). Many makers of portable scanners have addressed this by creating a slot designed to help move cards through the paper path.
This Brother ADS-1250W comes ready to accommodate business cards and other small documents.
If you plan to scan small or thick cards, save yourself some hassle and make sure you get a scanner that’s designed to handle them. Our pick for this purpose is the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300i, whose 10-sheet ADF can handle a stack of business cards.
What Do Scanner Volume Limits and Ratings Mean?
The device’s daily duty cycle is the manufacturer’s recommended daily limit, or the number of scans you can do each day without causing undue wear and tear on the machine. This is usually a relatively large number. For a scanner with a 1,000-page daily duty cycle, you would have to load its 20-page ADF more than 50 times in a day to exceed the volume limit. That’s a lot of scanning.
I’ve heard it suggested that you need to stay under the volume limit to keep from voiding the scanner’s warranty. However, I haven’t found that information in any warranty yet, and that’s not for lack of trying. Also, I’ve never heard of a warranty being voided for far exceeding the duty cycle.
If you occasionally go above and beyond, I wouldn’t be too concerned about repercussions. It’s more likely that the ADF, the scan speed, or other aspects of the scanner will keep you from ever going all that far above and beyond the rating.
How Important Is a Portable Scanner’s Size and Weight?
If you’re throwing your portable scanner in your backpack or carry-on bag, you’ll want to pay attention to its size and girth. Once you’ve packed a four-pound laptop and its power supply and any other gear you need to take with you, such as a portable printer, adding a four-pound scanner can seriously weigh you down. To save your back, look for the lightest and smallest model with your feature requirements.
The average cord-powered manual-feed portable scanner weighs about a pound and measures around 2 inches wide and high and 10 to 12 inches long. Epson’s DS-70, which the company claims is the smallest and lightest portable scanner available, measures 1.3 by 10.7 by 1.
8 inches (HWD) and weighs just over half a pound. The features that add the most heft and volume are batteries and ADFs, so if you don’t need those, spare yourself the effort of hauling them around.
If you really do need both a printer and a scanner, the least burdensome option might be the HP OfficeJet 250 Mobile All-in-One, which measures 3.6 by 15 by 7.8 inches (HWD) and weighs 6.5 pounds. If you’re setting up a full-featured office on the road, an AIO unit will save you from juggling separate devices with a higher combined weight and footprint.
So, Which Portable Scanner Should I Buy?
Today’s range of portable scanners is really impressive, and the selections we’ve gathered here, including several that have earned our Editors’ Choice designation, should include something for anyone who needs to scan on the go. Take time to weigh the factors that matter most to you, and you’ll find a portable scanner that hits the sweet spot.
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The purpose of scanners is clear from the name of this class of gadgets. It would seem that there are no tricks here, but we can definitely share with you some tips that may be useful when buying such a device. This will help you spend your money wisely and choose a reliable option that will last for many years without problems.
So, what to look for when buying a scanner for the home? We have compiled the top 10 best models that you should pay attention to.
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Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500
Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500. Photo: market.yandex.ru
The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500 double-sided document scanner is perhaps the most reliable way to set up document management at home.
The device has a one-button operation system and is also equipped with a touch screen for easy navigation
The scanner has a good scanning speed – up to 30 pages per minute. This ensures that you in particular can quickly scan a bunch of old photos. The double-sided printing factor further increases this figure. The ScanSnap iX1500 is versatile and productive: it scans all types of documents, receipts, invoices, business cards and photos.
Main specifications
| Maximum paper size | A4 |
| Scan area | 216×360 mm | Scan speed (B/W) | 30 ppm (A4) |
| Scan speed (colour) | 30 ppm (A4) |
| Scanner resolution | 600×600 dpi |
| ADF | have |
| ADF type | duplex |
| ADF capacity | 50 sheets |
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, USB 3. 1 |
Pros and cons
Scan speed, ADF
Relatively high price
Epson WorkForce DS-1630
Epson WorkForce DS-1630 scanner. Photo: market.yandex.ru
The Epson WorkForce DS-1630 scanner is a compact flatbed device that can scan not only standard sheets, but also hardcover documents – this will not affect image quality.
Auto-feed and double-sided scanning are even more convenient. WorkForce DS-1630 can connect external storage media via USB interface or make the scanner a network device thanks to the Ethernet (RJ-45) interface.
Main specifications
| Maximum paper size | A4 |
| Scan area | 210×297 mm |
| Scan speed (b/w) | 25 ppm (A4) |
| Scan speed (color) | 25 ppm (A4) |
| Scanner resolution | 1200×1 200 dpi |
| Autofeeder | yes |
| ADF type | duplex |
| ADF capacity | 50 sheets |
| Interfaces |
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Pros and cons
Scanner resolution, performance
No Wi-Fi
HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4
Scanner HP ScanJet Pro 3000 s4. Photo: market.yandex.ru
This fast and affordable scanner can handle a wide range of tasks from simple color scanning to complex workflows. And fast scanning speeds of up to 40 pages or 80 ipm and a 50-sheet ADF let you digitize large projects quickly and easily.
Main specifications
| Maximum paper size | A4 |
| Scan area | 216×3100 mm |
| Scan speed (B/W) | 40 ppm (A4) |
| Scan speed (colour) | 40 ppm (A4) |
| Scanner resolution | 600×600 dpi |
| ADF | have |
| ADF type | duplex |
| ADF capacity | 50 sheets |
| Interfaces | USB 3.0 |
Pros and cons
Scan speed, good scan area
Not the best resolution
Kodak ScanMate i940
Kodak ScanMate i940 scanner.
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The Kodak ScanMate i940 scanner is one of the models with a broaching principle and can work with sheets of A4 paper. The sensor device provides scanning at a resolution of 600 × 600 dpi, which means you can quickly create an electronic copy of a paper document.
ScanMate i940 can perform all the functions of a home scanner: print documents, photos, ID cards and even credit cards. It also has an auto feed tray that can hold up to 20 sheets.
Main specifications
| Maximum paper size | A4 |
| Scan area | 216×1524 mm |
| Scan speed (B/W) | 20 ppm (A4) |
| Scan speed (colour) | 15 ppm (A4) |
| Scanner resolution | 600×600 dpi |
| ADF 9 0020 | yes |
| ADF type | duplex |
| ADF capacity | 20 sheets |
| Interfaces | USB 2. 0, USB 3.0 |
Pros and cons 90 015
Small size, good performance
Small ADF
Canon DR-M140
Canon DR-M140 Scanner. Photo: market.yandex.ru
Canon imageFORMULA DR-M140 with CIS sensor supports A4 scanning and has a switchable paper path. Thanks to the device, you can very quickly translate a book or any document into JPEG, PDF or TIFF image format.
The robust design of the scanner allows up to 6,000 transactions per day. The USB 2.0 interface facilitates the connection of mobile devices and storage devices: these media can be scanned immediately. And support for image processing function helps in obtaining perfect images.
Main specifications
| Maximum paper size | A4 |
| Scan area | 216×356 mm | Scan speed (B/W) | 40 ppm (A4) |
| Scan speed (colour) | 40 ppm (A4) |
| Scanner resolution | 600×600 dpi |
| ADF | have |
| ADF type | duplex |
| ADF capacity | 50 sheets |
| Interfaces | USB 2 |
Pros and cons
High performance
Relatively high price
Xerox DocuMate 152i
Xerox DocuMate 152i scanner.
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Scanner Xerox DocuMate 152i allows you to convert documents, images, photos into electronic version, preserving their original quality. This is facilitated by the use of a CCD sensor, which is responsible for high-quality scanning.
The resolution of the Xerox DocuMate 152i scanner is 600×600 dpi, there is support for duplex autofeed. This allows you to speed up the scanning process when using sheet source material.
Main specifications
| Maximum paper size | A4 |
| Scan area | 216×2997 mm |
| Scan speed (B/W) | 25 ppm (A4) |
| Scan speed (colour) | 25 ppm (A4) |
| Scanner resolution | 600×600 dpi |
| ADF | |
| ADF type | duplex |
| ADF capacity | 50 sheets |
| Interfaces | USB 2. 0 |
Pros and cons
Good print quality , autofeed speed
Scan speed could be better
Panasonic KV-S1028Y
Panasonic KV-S1028Y scanner. Photo: market.yandex.ru
The Panasonic KV-S1028Y-U scanner boasts a pre-installed TWAIN driver, which is indispensable for subsequent interaction with various applications related to image processing. You will also be pleased with the capacity of the automatic feeder increased to 100 sheets.
Improved file resolution in Panasonic KV-S1028Y-U increased to 1200×1200 dpi. Thus, all documents will be contrasting and saturated. In 1 minute, the scanner can handle up to 45 A4 pages.
Main specifications
| Maximum paper size | A4 |
| Scan area | 216×356 mm | Scan speed (B/W) | 45ppm (A4) |
| Scan speed (colour) | 45 ppm (A4) |
| Scanner resolution | 600×600 dpi |
| ADF | have |
| ADF type | duplex |
| ADF capacity | 100 sheets |
| Interfaces 9002 0 | LAN, USB 2. 0 |
Pros and cons
100 sheet autofeed, high speed scanning
Epson FastFoto FF-680W
Scanner Epson FastFoto FF-680W. Photo: market.yandex.ru
Digitizing your print photo collection won’t be difficult or time-consuming — Epson’s FastFoto FF-680W streaming scanner with Wi-Fi connectivity can digitize up to 30 photos in 30 seconds.
Thanks to special software and the possibility of automatic correction, photos will be improved and ready to send in just a few clicks. If you don’t need anything other than scanning pictures.
Main specifications
| Maximum paper size | A4 |
| Scan area | 216×910 mm |
| Scan speed (B/W) | 80 ppm (A4) |
| Scan speed (color) | 80 ppm (A4) |
| Scanner resolution | 600×600 dpi |
| ADF | |
| ADF type | duplex |
| ADF capacity | 100 sheets |
| Interfaces | USB 2. 0, Wi-Fi |
Pros and cons
900 76 Excellent scan speed, print quality
Brother ADS-2700W
Scanner Brother ADS-2700W. Photo: market.yandex.ru
The Brother ADS-2700W high-speed wireless desktop document scanner enables fast and secure document capture over wired and wireless networks and features an easy-to-use color touch screen.
Security features that support controlled access to the scanner through individual scan, scan, and secure network protocols. A great option for those who are looking for a good functional device and do not want to overpay.
Main specifications
| Maximum paper size | A4 |
| Scan area | 216×1670 mm |
| Scan speed (B/W) | 35 ppm (A4) |
| Scan speed (colour) | 35 ppm (A4) |
| Scanner resolution | 600×600 dpi |
| ADF | have |
| ADF type | duplex |
| ADF capacity | 50 sheets |
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, USB 2. 0, Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Pros and cons of
Wi-Fi available, compact size
Scan speed could be faster
Fujitsu ScanPartner SP1130
Fujitsu ScanPartner SP1130 scanner. Photo: market.yandex.ru
Fujitsu’s 2nd generation SP Series scanners meet the basic needs of home scanning. The SP1130 allows you to automate the steps and complete the entire cycle of scanning, retrieving and then transferring images and data with the push of a button. It also makes it easy to create searchable PDF files, as well as editable Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents.
Main features
| Maximum paper size | A4 |
| Scan area | 216×3048 mm |
| Scan speed (b/w) | 30 ppm (A4) |
| Scan speed (color) | 30 ppm min (A4) |
| Scanner resolution | 600×600 dpi |
| Autofeeder | yes |
| Autofeeder type | duplex |
| ADF capacity | 50 sheets |
| Interfaces | USB 3. 1, Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T) |
Pros and cons
Compact size, scan area
Not the best scanning speed
How to choose home scanner
Speed
See how many pages per minute the scanner can process. You’ll pay more for faster scanners, but if you plan to work with higher volumes of paper, it’s worth paying more.
Print / copy / fax?
Does the scanner need to perform other functions? In many cases, a regular scanner is the best solution, but if you’re short on space at home, you might want to look into a combo version. If you’re looking for a multifunctional device, consider whether you need color printing.
Resolution
Each scanner scans at a certain number of dots per inch (dpi). For regular documents, 600 dpi is fine, but you may need a higher resolution if you’re working with photographs.
Network connection
Do you need only one computer to access the scanner, or do you need the ability to connect multiple computers to a network? Think about it before buying.
Rating of the best computer scanners in 2023
We closely follow the news and update the rating if worthy models appear
The whole world is moving to electronic document management, which means that scanners are becoming more and more necessary both at home and in the office. But how to understand which scanner is better to buy for home and which one for office, when there are so many models and they are all so different? Very simple: refer to our independent ranking of the best scanners of 2023.
The best scanners for the home
How to choose the best scanner for the home? First of all, think about what functions you are purchasing it for. If you plan a large amount of work, choose scanner models with automatic sheet feeder. Before buying home devices, check if the scanner supports your computer’s OS. Our selection contains the best models for home use, budget and productive – a small guide for those who want to buy an inexpensive scanner for home.
Canon CanoScan LiDE 400
Premium flatbed model with high speed and high resolution scanning. For control, there are five buttons on the body that allow you to quickly scan.
The scanner is powered by the USB Type-C port. The device is equipped with a special stand that allows you to install it vertically. Equipped with CIS sensors. Designed for A4 paper.
The model is connected to a computer via a USB port. Provides the following scanning speed: A4 sheets – 8 sec / page, photo 10 × 15 cm – 4 sec / page. The manufacturer’s warranty is 1 year.
Specifications:
- resolution 4800×4800 dpi;
- color depth 48 bits;
- operating/standby power 4.5W/0.3W;
- weight 1.7 kg;
- dimensions 25×3.9×36.5 cm.
Light weight
Canon CanoScan LiDE 400
scan quality;
ease of use;
compact dimensions;
connects to any PC;
poor photo scan quality;
flimsy lid.
Epson Perfection V19
Black flatbed scanner. It is equipped with CIS sensors. There are four buttons on the body to control the scanning process. The model is designed to work with A4 paper.
10 second color and black & white scanning speed. The scanner supports JPEG, PDF, TIFF file format.
Maximum paper size 216×297mm. The model connects to a computer via USB. If you want to buy an inexpensive home scanner with good performance, this is a good option.
Specifications:
- resolution 4800×4800 dpi;
- color depth 48 bits;
- operating power 2.5 W;
- weight 1.5 kg;
- dimensions 24.8 x 3.9 x 36.4 cm.
Light weight
Epson Perfection V19
scan quality;
runs quietly;
compact dimensions;
high scanning speed.
missing on/off button;
flimsy lid.
Canon CanoScan LiDE 300
Flatbed scanner equipped with CIS sensors.
Connects to PC via USB interface. The maximum possible paper size is A4.
Black housing with four control buttons: PDF, Auto Scan, Copy, Send. The model scans to PDF and multi-page PDF. The design of the Advanced Z-lid is designed for easy scanning of books and magazines.
Scanning at 300 dpi at 10 sec/page, photo 10×15 cm 5 sec/page. You can choose resolution from 25 to 19200 dpi. The warranty is 1 year.
Specifications:
- resolution 2400×2400 dpi;
- color depth 48 bits;
- operating power 2.5 W;
- weight 1.7 kg;
- dimensions 25×4.2×36.7 cm.
Easy to operate
Canon CanoScan LiDE 300
scan quality;
ease of operation;
runs quietly;
high scanning speed.
is not always a good color rendition;
inconvenient software.
Epson Perfection V600 Photo
Black flatbed scanner with CCD sensors. The model is equipped with a slide adapter, designed for A4 format and connected to a PC via USB 2.
0. The maximum possible document size is 216×297 mm, the maximum slide size is 60×200 mm.
The maximum optical density of the instrument is 3.4 D. Color scanning speed is 4 sec/page.
The scanner comes with a set of frames. The manufacturer gives a 1 year warranty on the product.
Specifications:
- resolution 6400×9600 dpi;
- color depth 48 bits;
- operating power 16 W;
- weight 4.1 kg;
- dimensions 28×11.8×48.5 cm.
User friendly software
Epson Perfection V600 Photo
scan quality;
user-friendly software;
slide adapter for film scanning;
high scanning speed.
software driver crashes;
There may be problems scanning 35 mm film.
HP ScanJet Pro 2500 f1
B&W color flatbed scanner with up to 50-sheet paper input. Scanning is carried out by CIS sensors. Connecting to a computer is via USB 2.0.
Scanner for documents up to 216×297 mm is designed for A4 paper size.
The possibility of a combination of keys for scanning is provided. Searchable PDF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, RTF, and PDF file format.
Document scanning speed at 300 dpi color 20 pages or 40 images per minute, 20 pages or 40 images. in a minute. Auto-feeding is two-sided, it is possible to scan thick books, magazines. Power during operation 5W, standby 2W.
Specifications:
- resolution 600×600 dpi;
- improved resolution 1200×1200 dpi;
- color depth 48 bits;
- weight 4.3 kg;
- dimensions 45.1×12.2×35.1 cm.
Quiet operation
HP ScanJet Pro 2500 f1
scan quality;
runs quietly;
the presence of streaming scanning;
high scanning speed.
frequent paper feed problems;
heavy.
Top 9 office scanners0747
The office usually buys a scanner to scan documents. Important characteristics of scanners in this case are high speed, automatic paper feed, a tray for a large number of sheets. Black and white flatbed scanner with stylish design. It is equipped with CIS sensors. There are three buttons to control the scanner. The cover has a convenient paper tray with a capacity of up to 50 sheets, which speeds up the scanning process and makes it more convenient. Connection to PC is provided by USB 3.0. The scanner is designed for A4 paper. Automatic paper feed two-sided. The scanner provides scanning speeds at 200/300 dpi at 10 ppm color and 20 ppm black and white. Possible scanned file formats are JPEG, TIFF, multi-TIFF, PDF, PDF. Specifications: Availability of streaming scanning Epson WorkForce DS-1630 scan quality; ease of operation; the presence of streaming scanning; high scanning speed. need to clean the ADF rollers; Sometimes the software freezes. Flatbed model with CIS sensors. It connects to a computer using USB 2.0. The model is designed for A4 paper format, document size – up to 216 × 356 mm. The scanner cover has a paper tray that can hold up to 50 sheets. Color scanning speed is 10 pages per minute, black and white – 20 pages per minute. Auto-feed technology is double-sided. Specifications: User friendly software Canon imageFORMULA DR-F120 scan quality; user-friendly software; the presence of streaming scanning; high scanning speed. does not recognize the document size when the cover is open. The flatbed model with CCD sensors has a convenient 80-sheet paper input tray. The device is configured and controlled by a block with four buttons and an LCD screen. The maximum document size is 216×965 mm, A4 paper size. Auto-feed double-sided. Scan speed 40 ppm (single-sided)/80 ipm (two-sided). 1 year manufacturer’s warranty. Specifications: Scan speed Xerox DocuMate 3640 scan quality; scan speed; tray holds a lot of paper; user-friendly interface. scanner is picky about paper quality; The control panel is slow. B&W flatbed scanner with CIS sensors. Connection with a PC can be carried out via USB 3.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi interfaces. The model is designed for maximum A4 paper format, maximum document size 216×3100 mm. The scanner is equipped with a 1 GB hard drive. The cover has a paper tray with a capacity of 50 sheets. The device allows you to scan bulk objects. Possible file formats are PDF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, RTF and Searchable PDF. Five buttons control the scanning process: simplex/duplex, power, cancel, back, and tools/maintenance. The model is equipped with a display with a diagonal of 2.8 inches. The scanner comes with a 1 year warranty. It can be called the best scanner for the office in terms of performance-price ratio. Specifications: Scan speed HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 scan quality; scan speed; convenient paper tray; corrects sheet skew. scan head fails after 2 years; does not always clearly keep a Wi-Fi connection. [product-like] Flatbed PC scanner with a stylish, modern design. Equipped with CCD sensors and slide adapter. It connects to a computer via USB 2.0 and FireWire interfaces. Maximum slide size 203×254 mm, possible document size up to 216×297 mm. Optical density 4 D. With the help of Digital ICE technology, dust is automatically removed from the surface of the scanner. Model scans at 15 sheets per second at 300 dpi. 1 year warranty for the device. The kit includes a set of frames. Specifications: Easy to use Epson Perfection V850 Pro scan quality; scan speed; stylish design; easy to use; high price. [product-like] Best scanners of 2023
It’s only been four months since the start of the year, and it’s still too early to list the best models. Xerox New 2023 Traverse Scanner with up to 100,000 pages per day – incredible performance! It will take approximately 13 hours to scan this many sheets. Proprietary software simplifies the workflow, reducing the time to process even the largest batches of documents. The machine is equipped with double-nip detection technology, staple detection, and intelligent paper feed management that ensures continuous scanning. The optical scanning resolution is 600 dpi, the output resolution is from 50 to 1200 dpi, which is quite enough for both text and high-quality graphics. The scanner works with documents of standard A3 and A4 formats, as well as with an increased width of up to 308 mm. At the same time, the length of the scanned original can reach 6 meters – what a scope! But that’s not all: Xerox W130 is able to scan embossed plastic cards and any other dense materials up to 1. The Xerox W130 automatically scans both single and double sided documents. The device works with popular TWAIN and WIA interfaces, as well as an ISIS driver designed specifically for high-volume processing. The built-in Visioneer OneTouch software allows you to set the desired mode by controlling it on the LCD display. The 500-sheet input tray is located at the bottom of the machine, and the output tray at the top has a fold-out stop to prevent sheets from falling out or jams. The Xerox W130 is arguably the best industrial computer scanner in 2023. This is the ideal solution for companies with large volumes of documents that need to be digitized on a regular basis. Specifications: Xerox W130 high speed and high scan volumes; 500-sheet tray; proprietary software; increased electricity consumption; high price. Epson announced the DS-790WN scanner in February. The device is capable of processing up to 7000 sheets daily. The optical resolution is 600 dpi. Document scanner is suitable for home and small office. The 4.3-inch touch screen allows you to make settings, send documents by e-mail, interact with cloud services, and more. In this case, you will not need to connect to a computer or server in this case. The scanner operates in color mode at 12 sheets per minute and in b/w mode at 45 sheets per minute. The auto feed tray holds 100 sheets. Scans to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel with editing options. Supports working with PDF files with a search function. The device works with the Epson Smart Panel mobile app for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. The device is covered by a 3 year warranty. Specifications: Epson DS-790WN good print quality good price compact size iOS and Android support small tray average color depth Choosing which the scanner is better suited for specific purposes, you should pay attention to its main characteristics, which we will discuss below. The best scanner manufacturers are Japanese Canon and Epson, as well as American HP and Xerox. They have proven themselves over many years and produce reliable durable products. However, they are competing with younger manufacturers who are trying to introduce new technologies and constantly improve the quality of their scanners. Such firms include Mustek, DOKO, Avision. Computer scanners are available in the following types: Flatbed models scan single sheets through glass. Usually they are slightly larger than an A4 sheet in size. Such a device is perfect as a desktop scanner for home and office. They can digitize photographs, small paintings and sheets with text. Scanned data on a computer can be easily converted into a convenient format using special software. Traverse scanners are used for regular scanning. They are equipped with a special tray in which you can load a whole stack of documents. These models will be useful for the office. They are faster and more productive than tablets, but lose to them in terms of picture quality. Combination scanners cover a wide range of applications. They are perfect for an office that needs a lot of scanning. Mobile models are lightweight and compact. These scanners can easily be taken on a business trip or carried to work and home. They are battery powered and easily connect to a PC via Wi-Fi. Basically, these models are equipped with a broaching mechanism. Scanners are equipped with one of two types of sensors: When using CCD sensors during the scanning process, light falls on the image, is reflected and directed by optical mirrors to photosensitive elements, and then transformed into a digital signal. CCD sensors have good depth of field and color reproduction, which is why most professional instruments are equipped with them. CIS image sensors are more commonly used for low cost home scanners. For the scanning process, they have several rows of red, green and blue LEDs that illuminate the image in turn. The signal from the sensors is converted into a digital code. A scanner with CIS sensors does not produce as sharp an image as CCD devices, but it has a more attractive price. The resolution of the scanner in dpi must be chosen based on the tasks that will have to be solved with its help. You should not take the device with the highest resolution, otherwise you will have to overpay for something that you do not need. Most scanners use A4 paper size. If you need a larger size, you need to buy a model with the appropriate characteristics. Scanners with A3 format are larger and more expensive, but they will allow you to quickly and without any problems get an image of the desired format. This is an important indicator of the scanner, which determines its purpose. Most scanners are 24-bit, using 8 bits for each color in the RGB palette. Professional printing devices are 48-bit, they are able to transfer an image from a PC almost perfectly without loss of quality. Most home and office scanners connect to a computer via a USB port. Expensive models are equipped with a fast FireWire (IEEE 1394) port for this. This setting depends on the scanner type. If high speed is important to you, you should take a closer look at the broaching type devices. For those who need clarity and quality, it is better to choose tablet models. High speed printing is also provided by devices with automatic feed. They can be single-sided (scan from one side) or double-sided (scan the sheet from both sides). Not all scanners are capable of scanning film images. If such a function is needed, you should look for a slide scanner with a special module for digitizing film. A computer scanner is required to convert text and graphics to digital format. Now public and private structures are actively switching to digital, so a scanner is essential in any office. When choosing a scanner, many people wonder what is better to choose, a scanner or an MFP. To understand, consider the pros and cons of these devices. 
We have selected models with such parameters. Epson WorkForce DS-1630
Canon imageFORMULA DR-F120
Xerox DocuMate 3640
The connection to the computer is provided by the USB 2.0 interface.
HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1
Epson Perfection V850 Pro
But several new products have already appeared on the market, which we want to introduce you to – they are quite worthy of attention. Xerox W130
25 mm thick.
Epson DS-790WN
6 kg;
Which scanner to choose in 2023
Manufacturer
Type
Type of sensors
Resolution
For most users, 1200×1200 dpi is enough to scan text with pictures and amateur photos. 600×600 dpi resolution is enough for documents, 2400×2400 dpi for professional scanning, 3600×3600 dpi for digitizing and special tasks. Paper size
Color Depth
Connection interfaces
There are also models with a wired Ethernet connection. Wireless models connect to a PC using a Wi-Fi network. Scan speed
Film scanning
FAQ
Why do you need a scanner at home and in the office?
At home, they use the device to send copies of their documents to the appropriate structures or to the employer. The scanner in their professional activities is used by photographers, printers, artists. Which is better scanner or MFP?
The advantages of the scanner are more compact size and low price. The scanner device is simpler, therefore its reliability is higher. The downside is limited functionality – the scanner can only scan texts and images from different media.
MFP performs the functions of three devices at once: printer, scanner and copier. This is its main advantage. Cons of the MFP: high cost, dimensions and a high probability of breakage due to multifunctionality.
Choose a scanner or MFP based on the tasks that the device must perform. If you only want to scan photos or documents, and do not need printer functions, you need to buy a scanner.