Neither Epson Perfection V500 nor Epson Perfection V550 were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 63 Photo Scanner expert endorsements , however neither Epson Perfection V500 nor Epson Perfection V550 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Photo Scanner received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Epson FastFoto FF-680W or other critically acclaimed Flatbed & Photo Scanners of this month.
For reference, Epson FastFoto FF-680W received 7 endorsements this month, from PCMag (22 Nov 2024), Popular Mechanics (2 Dec 2023) PCreview (5 Jan 2023) and 4 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Photo Scanner | PCMag  | Lifewire  | Popular Mechanics  | PC Guide  | PCreview  | Spy  | Creative Bloq  | TechRadar  | Digital Camera World  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $530 |  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. | 4 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| N/A | N/A | $300 |  Epson Perfection V500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $500 |  Epson Perfection V550 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Flatbed & Photo Scanners ranking? It's here
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Epson Perfection V500 nor Epson Perfection V550 were recommended by key experts who publish Flatbed & Photo Scanners recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Photo Scanner | PCMag | Lifewire | Popular Mechanics | PC Guide | PCreview | Spy | Creative Bloq | TechRadar | Digital Camera World |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $530 | 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. | 4 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | +1 | $1267 |  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. | - | - | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| 3 | -1 | $200 |  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. | 7 | - | - | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2
| - | 6 |
| 4 | - | $443 |  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. | - | - | - | - | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
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Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by uk.pcmag.com | 80 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by uk.pcmag.com | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 1
| Highest score by PCMag | 80 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by ephotozine.com | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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