Doxie DX240
Score: 33/100
Epson WorkForce ES-50
Score: 32/100Rankings
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 Epson WorkForce ES-50 is an ultra-light, USB-powered portable scanner that delivers 600 dpi quality and up to 10 ppm speed, ideal for on-the-go professionals needing to scan receipts, contracts or long documents.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
600 dpibest | 600 dpibest | |
7.5 ppm | 10 ppmbest | |
— | 1 sheetsbest | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
24 bitsbest | 24 bitsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.54 kg | 0.268 kgbest |
216 mmbest | 216 mmbest | |
762 mm | 1,828.8 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Operating Systems | Windows, macOS | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, Server 2003/2008/2012/2016; macOS 10.6.8–10.14 |
Image Quality(1) | ||
Light Source Type | LED | RGB LED |
Performance(2) | ||
Scan Speed (Simplex) (ppm) | 7.5 ppm | 10 ppm |
Maximum Document Length (mm) | 762 mm | 1828.8 mm |
Power & Build(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.54 kg | 0.26762 kg |
Included Software Count (count) | 2 count | 3 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, notably PCMag, rate the ES-50 as fast, accurate, and exceptionally compact, awarding it a 4.0 (Excellent) score.
Everyday users love the ES-50 for its lightning-quick scans, feather-light weight, and plug-and-play USB operation.
“Perfect for travel and fieldwork”
“So simple to use”
“Great for archiving old photos and documents”
