Canon Canoscan Lide 300
Score: 73/100
Epson Perfection V19 II
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Canon CanoScan LiDE 300 is a compact flatbed scanner delivering 2400 × 2400 dpi optical resolution and fast 10-second A4 color scans. It lacks an automatic document feeder and modern connectivity options, making it best suited for home users and occasional scanning tasks.
The Epson Perfection V19 II provides 4800 dpi resolution in a lightweight, USB-powered flatbed with one-touch PDF and OCR functions. Its limitations are the absence of an ADF, reliance on a micro-USB connector, and no wireless capability. It fits well for students and casual users needing portable high-resolution scanning.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,400 dpi | 4,800 dpibest | |
— | 3 ppmbest | |
— | 1 pagesbest | |
48 bitsbest | 48 bitsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.5 W | 2.5 Wbest |
297 mmbest | 297 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.633 kg | 1.41 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Operating) (W) | 4.5 W | 2.5 W |
Performance(1) | ||
Optical Resolution (dpi) | 2400 dpi | 4800 dpi |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.633 kg | 1.41 kg |
Dimensions (W×D×H) | 9.9 x 1.7 x 14.5 inches | 9.9 x 14.4 x 1.5 inches |
Software(1) | ||
Included Software Packages (packages) | 2 packages | 1 packages |
Sensors(1) | ||
Light Source | RGB LED | LED |
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Professional reviewers and Canon's own marketing portray the LiDE 300 as a sleek, affordable flatbed that offers high-resolution 2400 dpi scans and fast 10-second A4 color capture. They emphasize its ease of use via four EZ buttons, Auto Scan, and direct cloud upload, positioning it as an ideal low-cost solution for home and small-office environments.
While direct user reviews are scarce in the data, the product description suggests everyday users appreciate its simplicity, compact footprint, and one-touch operation. The lack of an ADF and limited macOS support are noted as potential drawbacks for power users.
“light and work like it should”
Professional reviewers commend the V19 II for its low price, high 4800 dpi resolution, and fast 10-second letter-size scans, emphasizing its suitability for casual home and student use. They appreciate the OCR and photo-restoration tools but note the outdated Micro-USB port, limited batch software, and lack of an ADF as drawbacks for power users.
Everyday users consistently praise the scanner's lightweight, portable nature and reliable performance, especially the quick scan times and easy one-touch PDF/OCR functions. The most common criticisms revolve around the Micro-USB connector and the ScanSmart software's limited batch processing capabilities.
