Doxie Go SE
Score: 68/100
Brother DS-640
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Brother DS-640 is a compact, USB-powered scanner delivering 600 dpi color scans and built-in OCR, ideal for mobile, occasional scanning tasks. Its lack of duplex capability and an automatic feeder limit its usefulness for higher-volume or double-sided work. Best suited for travelers and home-office users needing quick single-page scans.
The Doxie Go SE offers true portable scanning with battery power, internal storage and ABBYY OCR, making it convenient for field work. Its slow scan speed, lack of an ADF and limited resolution reduce suitability for high-volume or high-detail tasks. Ideal for freelancers and mobile professionals needing occasional on-the-go digitization.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
600 dpibest | 600 dpibest | |
7.5 ppm | 16 ppmbest | |
— | 215.9 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.535 kg | 0.467 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 1 packagesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Scan Speed (pages per minute) (ppm) | 7.5 ppm | 16 ppm |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.535 kg | 0.4665 kg |
Dimensions (W×D×H) | 2.25 x 1.75 x 12.2 in (W x H x D) | 55.88×35.56×302.26 mm |
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Professional reviewers praise the DS-640 for its excellent scan quality, vibrant color reproduction, and reliable OCR at a budget price, emphasizing its suitability for portable, occasional use. However, they consistently point out the lack of duplex scanning and an automatic feeder as significant drawbacks for any workflow that involves double-sided or multi-page documents.
Everyday users love the scanner's speed, portability, and ease of use, frequently mentioning the 3-second page scans and clear image output. Common complaints revolve around the missing duplex function, occasional paper jams, and a software installation process that can be slower than expected.
“great little scanner... 3 seconds per page”
“clear images... no bulky all-in-one needed”
“performs beautifully daily”
