Canon CanoScan Lide 400 Slim
Score: 77/100
Epson Perfection V39 II
Score: 70/100Rankings
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 V39 II is a compact flatbed scanner offering exceptional 4800 dpi resolution and USB-bus power for space-saving use. It lacks an automatic feeder and is limited to A4-size media, which can slow high-volume tasks. Best suited for home users and photographers needing high-detail scans in a small footprint.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4,800 dpibest | 4,800 dpibest | |
— | 6 ppmbest | |
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 | |
4 formatsbest | — |
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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 | 3 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.
Choose LiDE 400 for speed and button convenience; choose V39 if weight and ultra-light portability are top priorities.
Professional reviewers and editors are not directly quoted in the sources, but manufacturer and retailer descriptions highlight the V39 II's high-resolution 4800 dpi clarity, quick 10-second scans at 300 dpi, and useful software tools such as Easy Photo Fix and OCR, positioning it as a reliable, space-saving solution for home scanning needs.
The available data contain no user reviews or direct consumer feedback, indicating that everyday users have not publicly shared detailed praise or complaints in the sources examined.
