Canon CanoScan Lide 400 Slim
Score: 77/100
Epson Perfection V19 II
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Canon CanoScan LiDE 400 provides ultra-high 4800 × 4800 dpi resolution and rapid 8-second A4 scans via USB-C. Without an ADF and limited to USB connectivity, it serves home users and photographers needing high-detail flatbed scans.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
4,800 dpibest | 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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Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Operating) (W) | 4.5 W | 2.5 W |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.633 kg | 1.41 kg |
Dimensions (W×D×H) | 14.5 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 |
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Professional reviewers and editors consistently commend the LiDE 400 for its speed, high optical resolution, and user-friendly EZ button layout, noting that it delivers sharp scans quickly and includes useful image-enhancement tools, though they point out the lack of an ADF and limited macOS support as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the scanner's compact footprint, quick scan times, and one-touch PDF creation, while recurring concerns revolve around the absence of wireless or batch-scan capabilities and occasional software compatibility issues on newer operating systems.
“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 They appreciate the OCR and photo-restoration tools but note the outdated Micro-USB port, limited batch software, and lack of an ADF as drawbacks for power users.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.
