Doxie DX240
Score: 33/100
Brother DS-640
Score: 25/100Rankings
The Doxie Go SE is a truly portable, battery-operated scanner offering 600 dpi CCD quality and on-board OCR, ideal for mobile professionals. It lacks duplex and Wi-Fi, making it unsuitable for high-volume office environments.
The Brother DS-640 is an ultra-compact, USB-powered sheet-fed scanner aimed at mobile professionals. It offers fast 16 ppm scanning and versatile media handling but lacks duplex capability and batch automation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
600 dpibest | 600 dpibest | |
7.5 ppm | 16 ppmbest | |
— | 1 sheetsbest | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
24 bitsbest | 24 bitsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.54 kg | 0.467 kgbest |
216 mmbest | 216 mmbest | |
762 mm | 1,829 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Operating Systems | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Performance(2) | ||
Scan Speed (Simplex) (ppm) | 7.5 ppm | 16 ppm |
Maximum Document Length (mm) | 762 mm | 1829 mm |
Power & Build(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.54 kg | 0.467 kg |
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Professional reviewers commend the Go SE for its portable design, high-resolution CCD sensor and intuitive controls, while noting the absence of duplex scanning and Wi-Fi as notable gaps.
Everyday users love the simplicity and portability, especially the ability to scan without a computer, but they miss duplex capability and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Professional reviewers praise the DS-640 for its pocket-size design, versatile media support, and useful OCR suite, positioning it as a solid entry-level mobile scanner. However, they note its shortcomings in automation, especially the lack of duplex scanning, and point out that lighter competitors like the Epson DS-70 offer more advanced features such as automatic duplex and built-in battery.
Everyday users consistently commend the scanner's ease of use, portability, and scan quality, especially for receipts, ID cards, and long documents. Common complaints revolve around the absence of duplex scanning, occasional Windows 11 driver hiccups, and the need to stay tethered to a computer for power and data.
“Perfect for travel and fieldwork”
“So simple to use”
“Great for archiving old photos and documents”
