January 2025
Flatbed & Photo Scanners: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of flatbed & photo scanners rankings posted by key online experts, as of January 2025.
Summary
On 4 Jan 2025, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 63 photo scanner endorsements from 9 reputable publishers.
31 photo scanners were endorsed in total, only 10 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 4 Jan 2025, Epson FastFoto FF-680W takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed photo scanner with 7 expert endorsements. 4 experts out of 7 recommended it as the '#1 photo scanner' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Canon: 8 photo scanners
(#1 is Canon CanoScan Lide 400)
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Epson: 7 photo scanners
(#1 is Epson FastFoto FF-680W)
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Fujitsu: 3 photo scanners
(#1 is Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600)
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Plustek: 2 photo scanners
(#1 is Plustek ePhoto Z300)
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Doxie: 2 photo scanners
(#1 is Doxie Go SE)
Price breakdown
At a glance - January Ranking
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PCMag
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Lifewire
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Popular Mechanics
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PC Guide
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PCreview
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Spy
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Creative Bloq
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TechRadar
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Digital Camera World
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Epson FastFoto FF-680W
The Epson FastFoto FF-680W is a high-quality scanner that can quickly and efficiently digitize old photos and documents with a resolution of up to 1200 dpi and a speed of up to 45 pages per minute.
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Epson Perfection V850 Pro
The Epson Perfection V850 Pro is a high-end scanner designed for professional photographers and graphic designers who require high-quality scans and color accuracy, with a maximum optical resolution of 6400 dpi and a range of software options.
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Plustek ePhoto Z300
The Plustek ePhoto Z300 is a fast and efficient scanner ideal for individuals or small businesses that need to scan a variety of documents and photos, with a maximum optical resolution of 600 dpi and compatibility with both Mac and PC operating systems.
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Epson Perfection V600
The Epson Perfection V600 is a high-quality scanner that is ideal for photographers, artists, and anyone who needs high-quality scans of photos, documents, and film.
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Canon CanoScan Lide 400
The Canon CanoScan Lide 400 is a high-resolution scanner with fast scanning speeds and versatile capabilities, making it ideal for users who need detailed and sharp scans of photos, documents, and film.
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Canon ImageFormula RS40
The Canon ImageFormula RS40 is a high-quality photo scanner that offers fast scanning speeds and excellent color rendition, making it ideal for scanning a large volume of photos and documents efficiently.
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Epson Perfection V39
The Epson Perfection V39 scanner is a flatbed scanner with a maximum optical resolution of 4800 dpi, suitable for home users who need to scan photos and documents with vibrant colors and sharp details.
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Canon ImageFORMULA R40
The Canon ImageFORMULA R40 scanner is a reliable and efficient document scanner with a maximum optical resolution of 600 dpi, fast scanning speed, and versatile document handling capabilities, making it a great option for small businesses and individual users.
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Canon CanoScan Lide 300
The Canon CanoScan Lide 300 is a versatile and affordable scanner suitable for personal use, small businesses, and individuals who need to scan photos, documents, and film at a high resolution, with a maximum resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi and a scanning speed of 10 seconds per 8.5-by-11-inch page and 5 seconds per 4-by-6-inch photo.
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ClearClick QuickConvert 2.0
The ClearClick QuickConvert 2.0 is a versatile photo scanner that offers high-resolution scans for various types of images, with multiple connectivity options and compatibility with various operating systems, making it suitable for individuals or small businesses looking to digitize their physical photo or slide collections.
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We ranked Epson FastFoto FF-680W #1 in January 2025 because:
- 7 independent experts mentioned it in their “best flatbed & photo scanners” rankings.
- Out of those, 4 experts ranked Epson FastFoto FF-680W as #1.
PCMag
Best High-Speed Snapshot Scanner / Editors' Choice
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Quickly scans stacks of photo prints.
Decent as a document scanner.
Scans to searchable PDF.
Solid OCR performance.
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Somewhat pricey.
Slower at photo scanning than its predecessor.
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Popular Mechanics
Best Overall
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Scans one photo per second
Supports batch scanning
Auto-enhance software features
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Can’t scan negatives
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PCreview
The Best Photo Scanner With Feeder
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good speed, up to 1 photo per sec
safetouch feature
various modes
scan docs, receipts, tax records, wills…
operating temperature is 41 ° to 95 °f
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has a hard time with older black and white images
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Creative Bloq
The fastest photo scanner
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Incredibly quick
Great for batch scanning
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Short on features
Not cheap
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TechRadar
The best photo scanner overall
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Built for photo scanning
Large tray for batch scanning
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Expensive
Not a huge amount of features
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Digital Camera World
The best scanner for photos
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36 photo sheets capacity
1200dpi resolution
Modes for different image types
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Expensive
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We ranked Epson Perfection V850 Pro #2 in January 2025 because:
- 7 independent experts mentioned it in their “best flatbed & photo scanners” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Epson Perfection V850 Pro as #1.
Popular Mechanics
Best for Professionals
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Produces sharp, high-resolution scans
Can scan multiple negatives simultaneously
Automatically removes dust, scratches, tears, and folds
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Takes up a lot of desk space
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PC Guide
Best Photo Scanner
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Premium scan quality – the unique dual-lens system makes for optimal scanning resolution at 9600 dpi.
Automated features – the V850 Pro automatically detects media and helps remove spots or imperfections.
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Premium price point – the price of the V850 Pro may be hard for some to justify
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PCreview
The Ultimate High-End Scanner With a Lot of Potential and Power
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high-end scanning capabilities at 6400 dpi
powerful software for erasing any deformities out of your photos
compatible with windows and mac operating systems
allows for optional wet mount scanning
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yea, this gadget packs quite a hefty price
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Creative Bloq
The best professional photo scanner
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Excellent resolution
High dynamic range
Ideal for prints and film
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Big, heavy and expensive
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TechRadar
The best photo scanner for professionals
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High resolution
Restores damaged photos
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Bulky
Very expensive
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Digital Camera World
The best scanner for negatives
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Dual lens system
High resolution scans
Quick warmup time
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Large and heavy
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend flatbed & photo scanners.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of flatbed & photo scanners, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for January 2025 ranking
PCMag
Lifewire
Popular Mechanics
PC Guide
PCreview
Spy
Creative Bloq
TechRadar
Digital Camera World
We ranked Plustek ePhoto Z300 #3 in January 2025 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best flatbed & photo scanners” rankings.
PCMag
Best Compact Sheetfed Photo Scanner
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Great price.
Fast photo scanning compared with flatbed models.
Designed to minimize potential harm to photos.
Scans up to letter-size prints.
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Manual document feeder.
Limited document-scanning abilities.
Mediocre scan quality for photos.
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PC Guide
Best Fast Photo Scanner
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Fast scanning – able to render a photo scan in as little as 2 seconds, the Z300 is great for rapid-fire prints.
Image enhancement – you have plenty of options to configure your scans with the built-in editor
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Poor resolution – at 600 dpi, the Z300 trades quality for speed.
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PCreview
The Best Photo Scanner for Mac
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supports mac os
amazing enhancing features
more efficient than flatbed scanners
supports various formats, from 3×5 to 8×10
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none so far
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Creative Bloq
The best budget photo scanner.
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Simple and straightforward
Good price
Built-in-enhancement tools
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Basic and slow
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Digital Camera World
Archive hundreds of old photos, fast, at 300dpi
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Easy to use
Affordable price
Image enhancement functions
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Only scans 1 photo at a time
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We ranked Epson Perfection V600 #4 in January 2025 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best flatbed & photo scanners” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Epson Perfection V600 as #1.
PCreview
The Best Professional Photo Scanner
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great working temperature
amazing compatibility
scans even 3d objects
enormous enlargements of up to 6400 x 9400 dpi
budget-friendly
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you might have some problems with the software update, so we recommend reading the manual first
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Creative Bloq
The best photo scanner overall / Editor's Choice
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Excellent resolution
Perfect for film and prints
Automatically restores photos
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Big and bulky
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TechRadar
The best mid-range photo scanner
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High resolution
Restores damaged photos
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Large
Bundled software isn't the best
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Digital Camera World
The best-value scanner for negatives and slides
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6400dpi resolution
Supports range of film formats
Remove dust and scratches from images
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Not very portable
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We ranked Canon CanoScan Lide 400 #5 in January 2025 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best flatbed & photo scanners” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Canon CanoScan Lide 400 as #1.
PCMag
Best Flatbed Photo and Document Scanner for Most People / Editor's Choice
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Vibrant photo scans.
Excellent software bundle.
Comes with kickstand for upright positioning.
Very simple to use
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Lacks mobile device and wireless support.
Could be more accurate when scanning serif fonts.
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Lifewire
Best Budget
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Auto-scan mode
Maximum DPI for clear scans
Compact size
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Setup process for Mac users is challenging
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Popular Mechanics
Best Value
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High-resolution scanning
Scanner stands upright to save desk space
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No wireless or mobile connectivity
Can’t scan negatives
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PCreview
Elegant, Powerful, and Slim High-End Scanner
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high-resolution scanning
compact and adaptable to your workspace
it can scan multiple documents with its dedicated software
lightning-fast operation speed
uses a single cable for power and transfer requirements
for everything that it offers, it comes an affordable price
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despite all the pros, it can sometimes offer low scan quality on some documents
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We ranked Canon ImageFormula RS40 #6 in January 2025 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best flatbed & photo scanners” rankings.
PCMag
Best High-Speed Snapshot and Document Scanner
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Scans both documents and photos
Accurate OCR
Relatively low price
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Only USB 2.0 connectivity
Doesn't always scan the backs of photos correctly
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Popular Mechanics
Best For Everyday Use
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Batch scans 40 photos at once
Carrier sheet helps protect delicate photos
Daily duty cycle of 4,000 scans
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No wireless support
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PC Guide
Best Photo Scanner For Home
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Large photo capacity – the RS40 can scan up to 40 photos at a time with auto-feeding.
Convenient design – both software and hardware are easy to use
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Poor color gamut – images lack the vibrancy and depth, and require some color correction in post
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We ranked Epson Perfection V39 #7 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best flatbed & photo scanners” rankings.
PC Guide
Best Mid-Range Photo Scanner
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Innovative design – you’re able to remove the top of this flatbed scanner to scan photobooks or other large prints.
Median price – the V39 sits comfortably between budget price points and premium scan solutions
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Slow scanning – even on lower-quality settings, the V39 is slow to scan
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PCreview
Highest Optical Resolution
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enormous optical resolution
direct import to cloud services
compact with built-in vertical kickstand
digital dust correction feature
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a bit loud
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We ranked Canon ImageFORMULA R40 #8 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best flatbed & photo scanners” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Canon ImageFORMULA R40 as #1.
PCreview
The Epitome of Simplicity and Efficiency
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easy to install and intuitive to use
comes with additional software packed in
breakneck scanning speed on both sides
compatible with both windows and mac
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more pricey than most scanners on the market
weights more than the average scanner, making it best as a static device
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Digital Camera World
The best scanner for documents if you don't need Wi-Fi
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60-sheet capacity
Fast worker
Single-pass duplex
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No WiFi or Ethernet
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We ranked Canon CanoScan Lide 300 #9 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best flatbed & photo scanners” rankings.
PCMag
Best Flatbed Photo Scanner for the Very Tightest Budgets
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Strong software bundle for the price.
Easy to use.
Good photo-scanning quality.
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Scanning serif fonts with the default utility could be more accurate.
Limited mobile device support.
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PC Guide
Best Budget Photo Scanner
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Affordable – retailing under $100, the Lide 300 is a great budget photo scanner
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Loud – though all scanners can be noisy, the Lide 300 is audibly worse
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We ranked ClearClick QuickConvert 2.0 #10 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best flatbed & photo scanners” rankings.
PCMag
Best Portable Photo/Negative Scanner
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Small, light, and portable
Good scan quality and software bundle
Rechargeable, replaceable battery
Scans to SD memory cards
Supports Wi-Fi
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No ADF
Limited page sizes
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