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Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500
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$339.95
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Canon CanoScan LIDE220
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$96.19
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Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100
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$205.45
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A4 / Us Lettermm
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Plustek OpticFilm 8100
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$257.99
e-Global Central US
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7200 X 7200 DPI
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Film / Slide
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Fujitsu FI‑65F |
$224.39
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Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300
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$238.95
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Epson WorkForce DS530 |
$45.99
Adorama
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A4 / Us Lettermm
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Epson WorkForce ES50 |
$49.99
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Xerox DocuMate 3220
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$179.00
Adorama
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Plustek 8200I
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$353.04
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Epson Perfection V600 Photo
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$198.99
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Epson Workforce DS‑30 |
$50.00
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Xerox DocuMate 6440
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$424.99
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Fujitsu S1100I |
$129.99
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Canon CanoScan LiDE 120
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$59.19
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Xerox Documate 152i
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$139.00
Adorama
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Avision AD125
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$202.60
Antonline
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I.R.I.S. IRIScan Anywhere 5 Wi‑Fi
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$63.39
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Xerox DocuMate 4700
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$523.00
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What Are The Best Scanner Brands?
We looked at the reviews for every scanner and used this to calculate the average overall rating of each brand. The top rated scanner brand is Epson with an average rating of 85%. Compare all award winning scanners.
Rank | Brand | Number of Scanners | Price Range | Average Rating | |
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#1 | Epson Scanners | 57 | $46 - $3,499 |
85%
2,434 reviews
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#2 | Fujitsu Scanners | 28 | $120 - $14,214 |
80%
565 reviews
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#3 | Kodak Scanners | 39 | $279 - $3,613 |
78%
120 reviews
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#4 | Canon Scanners | 34 | $59 - $6,477 |
76%
1,171 reviews
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#5 | Plustek Scanners | 35 | $105 - $1,999 |
76%
538 reviews
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#6 | Xerox Scanners | 27 | $139 - $1,499 |
76%
469 reviews
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#7 | HP Scanners | 24 | $179 - $735 |
69%
432 reviews
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#8 | Panasonic Scanners | 21 | $436 - $479 |
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#9 | Brother Scanners | 27 | $90 - $1,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Scanner Buying Guide
Scanners are devices used for digitising physical material such as documents and photos, and turning them into digital images for archiving, sharing and editing. They are extremely helpful peripherals, since they allow you to easily digitise large amounts of paper very quickly, meaning less clutter and mess on your desk! This guide will look at the major considerations when choosing a scanner, so you can find the device that is right for you.
There are several different types of home scanners available, though they can be largely placed into two main categories: flatbed or sheetfed:
Flatbed Scanners: These scanners consist of a large rectangular ‘bed’, onto which the documents are placed. The lid is closed, and the scanner runs the length of the document, creating a digital copy. These scanners tend to be slower than sheetfed models, and require far more deskspace when using.
However on the plus side they produce higher-quality scans, and are also better for scanning photos and delicate documents. Large-size flatbed scanners are also the best option for scanning large documents and photos (A3 and larger).
Sheetfed Scanners: These scanners look a bit like fax machines - a feed at the top of the device takes the paper and runs it past a static scanning unit. The paper is then discharged the bottom of the device, and a digital copy is generated. Because these scanners don’t have to fit the whole document at a time, they can be significantly smaller - indeed many sheetfed scanners are a fraction of the size of an average flatbed scanner. This means they are far easier to transport and store.
This portability comes at a cost - most sheetfed scanners aren’t nearly as powerful as their flatbed cousins, and so the scanning quality isn’t quite as good. However, for simple black & white document scanner, they should be more than sufficient. Therefore if all you need is to digitise your bills and invoices, a sheetfed scanner might be the best option.
Automatic Document Feeder
An additional extra mostly commonly found in sheetfed scanners is an automatic document feed (ADF). This is a system that allows you to place a stack of paper into the scanner, and the scanner will automatically feed in the documents, scan them, then eject them from the machine. This is extremely helpful for anyone needing to digitise a lot of documents at once, since you can queue 50 pieces of paper at once, and the scanner will take care of the rest. Not all scanners have this system, but it is worth seeking out if you routinely find yourself bulk-scanning documents.
Resolution & Scan Speed
As mentioned above, not all scanners scan at the same quality. The scanning resolution is measured in dots per inch - the higher the dpi, the better the quality of the scan. Very high resolutions also allow you to expand small photos into larger prints - something that is not possible with low-resolution scanners. High resolution is also important for retaining fidelity when scanning photos. As a rule 300dpi is perfectly fine for black & white text, but won’t suffice for photos - you will need something with at least 1,200dpi or higher.
It’s also important to consider the scanning speed of the peripheral. Different models of scanners can have extremely varying scan speeds - with some taking twice as much time to scan a page as others. The scanners on our site are measured in the amount of pages they can scan per second, split out into colour, black & white, photo, etc. While the speed may not make a difference if you only scan a single document every once in a while, if you routinely scan large amounts of paper, this can add up to a substantial time saving.
Extras
Finally, there is a host of other considerations when choosing a scanner. These can include:
OCR Scanning: Some scanners come with software to perform Optical Character Recognition on scanned documents. This analyses the scanned image and picks out letters and words, turning the image into a readable and editable document. This is very important for anyone wanting to edit documents once they’ve been scanned, rather than just archiving them.
Film Scanning: Some advanced scanners contain the ability to directly scan film negatives and digitise them. While not a mainstream use by any means, it is a very helpful feature for digitising old camera film to keep the images safe.
Network Support: Most scanners connect directly to your computer via USB. However some have wifi, ethernet or bluetooth support, allowing them to be used wirelessly. This means that the document can be scanned from anywhere, and will be sent directly to your computer. This is helpful for offices, since the scanner can be in a central location, rather than being passed around from computer to computer.
Cloud Support: Related to the above - some newer network-enabled scanners have the ability to upload the scanned images directly to the Cloud, meaning they can be immediately be accessed by any computer, making it very easy to backup and share images all over the world.
Portability: Some sheetfed scanners concentrate on portability, making the device extra-small and including a carrying bag or case. If you frequently use your scanner while travelling, this may be a good option to consider.
Scanner Retailers, Prices and Features
Scanner Prices
The price range of scanners is from $40 to $14,214 and in total we found prices for 159 scanners. A new scanner costs on average $816 and 80% of scanners are priced between $96 and $1,913. The Iris IRIScan Anywhere 3 is the cheapest flat-bed scanner at only $40, and Fujitsu fi-5950 is the most expensive at $14,214.
Scanner Brands - Price Range
The average price of Fujitsu scanners is $1,772 which is the highest average price of all flat-bed scanner brands. Fujitsu scanners start at $120 and their most expensive flat-bed scanner costs $14,214.
The average price of Canon scanners is $1,580 which is the second highest average price of all scanner brands. Canon scanners range in price from $59 to $6,477.
Kodak flat-bed scanners range in price from $279 to $3,613, and the third highest average flat-bed scanner price out of all brands is Kodak flat-bed scanners with an average price of $1,005.
Flat-Bed Scanner Brands - Average Ratings
We have checked 487 expert reviews and 5,657 user reviews for scanners and used this information to determine the average rating for each brand of flat-bed scanner. The top three scanner brands are Epson, Fujitsu and Kodak. Epson has an average rating of 85%, Fujitsu has an average rating of 80% and Kodak has an average rating of 78%.
Biggest Scanner Retailers
The biggest scanner retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 125 current scanner offers from eBay. The second biggest retailer is Adorama with 107 offers. That means eBay is slightly bigger than Adorama when it comes to flat-bed scanners. Overstock is the third biggest retailer with 50 current offers.
When Are Most New Scanners Released?
We couldn't see any clear trend in the release dates for new scanners over the last 3 years. Last year most new flat-bed scanners were released in January, with four new flat-bed scanners released that month. The biggest month in 2019 for new scanner releases was May, with eight new flat-bed scanners released that month. In August 2018, 13 new scanners were released making it the biggest month that year for new scanner releases.
How Fast Do Flat-Bed Scanner Prices Drop After Release?
In the first 6 months after release, scanners drop in price by 3% on average.
That means that on a typical scanner costing $816 you could save on average $24 by waiting 6 months before buying.
Optical Scanning Resolutions
'Optical scanning resolution' denotes the detail level of the image produced by the scanner, measured in dots per inch (DPI).
600 x 600 DPI is the most frequently found optical scanning resolution amongst new flat-bed scanners. We found 244 flat-bed scanners that are 600 x 600 DPI scanners. We found 47 scanners that are 1200 x 1200 DPI scanners, making this the second most popular optical scanning resolution amongst new scanners.
Scanner Types
A scanner is a device that optically scans images, printed text, handwriting, or an object, and converts it to a digital image. Common examples found in offices are variations of the desktop (or flatbed) scanner where the document is placed on a glass window for scanning. There are different types of scanners e.g. flatbed, pen, sheet-feed.
We found 260 flat-bed scanners that are sheetfed / adf flat-bed scanners, which makes sheetfed / adf the most common scanner type amongst new flat-bed scanners. We found 77 scanners that are flatbed scanners, making flatbed the second most frequently found scanner type amongst new scanners.
Colour Scanning
Colour scanning denotes whether the scanner has the ability to scan in colour, or whether it's limited to black & white scanning.
The vast majority of the 382 new scanners currently listed on Kagoo are scanners which support colour scanning. 368 out of 382 are scanners which support colour scanning.
Maximum Scan Sizes
Maximum scan size refers to the dimensions in millimetres of the largest document that the scanner can digitise.
We found 151 scanners that are flat-bed scanners that have an A4 / us lettermm max scan size, which makes this the most common maximum scan size amongst new scanners. A4 (long)mm is the second most frequently found maximum scan size amongst new scanners. We found 83 scanners that are flat-bed scanners that have an A4 (long)mm max scan size.
Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Scanners?
The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying scanners. For each retailer it shows the total number of scanners where they currently have a market leading price. The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying scanners. For each retailer we took all of their prices and looked at what proportion of those prices where the cheapest on the market. The cheapest retailer that we found was eBay. 109 of their scanner prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.
Proportion of Scanners for Which Each Retailer is Cheapest?
Assessing how cheap each retailer is for scanners by counting the number of cheapest prices for that retailer, makes the retailers that offer the greatest number of flat-bed scanner prices more likely to offer the greatest number of cheapest prices. The chart below considers the proportion of each retailer's flat-bed scanner prices that are the cheapest compared to other retailers. The cheapest retailer that we found using this approach was eBay. 87.2% of their flat-bed scanner prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.