Canon CanoScan LiDE400
Score: 76/100
Kodak Mobile Film Scanner
Score: 45/100Rankings
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 KODAK Mobile Film Scanner is an ultra-lightweight cardboard device that turns a smartphone into a 35 mm film digitizer. It is ideal for occasional, casual scanning but offers limited image quality and durability.
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4,800 dpibest | — | |
7.5 ppmbest | — | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
48 bitsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.633 kg | 0.249 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 0.3 Wbest | — |
215.9 mmbest | — | |
297.2 mmbest | — |
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Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Connectivity | true | false |
Supported Operating Systems | Windows, macOS | Android 5.0+, iOS 6+ |
Image Quality(1) | ||
Light Source Type | RGB LED | Built-in LED backlight |
Power & Build(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.633 kg | 0.249 kg |
Included Software Count (count) | 8 count | 1 count |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 praise its convenience and price but criticize the inconsistent, low-resolution results and fragile cardboard construction.
Everyday users love the low cost and portability, yet many complain about blurry images, app crashes, and the flimsy build.
