
Doxie DX240
Score: 33/100
Canon CanoScan LiDE300
Score: 74/100Rankings

The Canon CanoScan LiDE 300 is a compact, USB-powered flatbed scanner offering high-resolution (2400 × 2400 dpi) scans with easy one-touch operation, ideal for home and small-office use. It delivers solid image quality and low power draw but lacks advanced features like duplex scanning or network connectivity.

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.
| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
600 dpi | 2,400 dpibest | |
7.5 ppmbest | 6 ppm | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
24 bits | 48 bitsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.54 kgbest | 1.633 kg |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0.3 Wbest |
216 mmbest | 216 mmbest | |
762 mmbest | 297 mm |
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| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
Image Quality(2) | ||
Optical Resolution (dpi) | 600 dpi | 2400 dpi |
Color Depth (bits) | 24 bits | 48 bits |
Performance(2) | ||
Scan Speed (Simplex) (ppm) | 7.5 ppm | 6 ppm |
Maximum Document Length (mm) | 762 mm | 297 mm |
Power & Build(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.54 kg | 1.633 kg |
Included Software Count (count) | 2 count | 4 count |


Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).

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 view the LiDE 300 as a solid, straightforward scanner that delivers fast, high-resolution scans in a compact package, but note that it lacks advanced capabilities such as network connectivity or film scanning.
Everyday users praise the scanner's ease of setup, speed, and scan quality, often calling it "fast and sharp" and highlighting its durability and portability, while complaints focus on driver compatibility and lack of a transparency unit.
“Perfect for travel and fieldwork”

“So simple to use”

“Great for archiving old photos and documents”


