Canon CanoScan LiDE400
Score: 76/100
Epson Perfection V19 II
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Canon CanoScan LiDE 400 is a slim, USB-C powered flatbed scanner offering 4800 × 4800 dpi optical resolution, fast single-page scanning, and a feature-rich software bundle, targeting home users, photographers, and light office tasks. While it delivers excellent image quality and low power use, it lacks duplex capability, an ADF, and network connectivity.
The Epson Perfection V19 II is a compact, USB-powered flatbed scanner offering superb 4800 dpi optical resolution and useful OCR software, ideal for home and small-office photo/document digitization. Its removable high-rise lid adds versatility, but the lack of an ADF and slow high-resolution scans limit high-volume use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4,800 dpibest | 4,800 dpibest | |
7.5 ppmbest | 6 ppm | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
48 bitsbest | 48 bitsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.633 kg | 1.406 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 0.3 Wbest | 1.1 W |
215.9 mmbest | 215.9 mmbest | |
297.2 mmbest | 297.18 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Image Quality(1) | ||
Light Source Type | RGB LED | RGB LEDs |
Performance(2) | ||
Scan Speed (Simplex) (ppm) | 7.5 ppm | 6 ppm |
Maximum Document Length (mm) | 297.2 mm | 297.18 mm |
Power & Build(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.633 kg | 1.406 kg |
Power Consumption (Ready) (W) | 0.3 W | 1.1 W |
Included Software Count (count) | 8 count | 1 count |
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Professional reviewers gave the LiDE 400 an Editors' Choice, praising its vibrant photo quality, robust software bundle, and intuitive plug-and-play operation, while noting its simplicity as a major strength.
Everyday users appreciate the scanner's crisp image quality, USB-C power-only convenience, and ease of setup, especially for digitizing photos, though they cite limited macOS support and the absence of an automatic document feeder.
“Great supplement to a single-function printer.”
“Scans are crisp.”
“USB-C cable is handy but third-party cables sometimes fail.”
Professional reviewers commend the V19 II for its superb image clarity, straightforward setup, and useful OCR and photo-restoration software, while noting modest smart features, an outdated Micro-USB port, and the absence of an ADF or cloud integration.
Everyday users love the crisp photo quality, removable lid, and one-touch scanning, but complain about driver hassles on Windows 11, slow high-resolution scans, cheap build feel, and the Micro-USB connector.
