Doxie Go SE
Score: 68/100
Epson Perfection V19 II
Score: 66/100Rankings
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.
The Epson Perfection V19 II provides 4800 dpi resolution in a lightweight, USB-powered flatbed with one-touch PDF and OCR functions. Its limitations are the absence of an ADF, reliance on a micro-USB connector, and no wireless capability. It fits well for students and casual users needing portable high-resolution scanning.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
600 dpi | 4,800 dpibest | |
7.5 ppmbest | 3 ppm | |
— | 1 pagesbest | |
— | 48 bitsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 2.5 Wbest |
— | 297 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.535 kgbest | 1.41 kg |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Optical Resolution (dpi) | 600 dpi | 4800 dpi |
Scan Speed (pages per minute) (ppm) | 7.5 ppm | 3 ppm |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.535 kg | 1.41 kg |
Dimensions (W×D×H) | 2.25 x 1.75 x 12.2 in (W x H x D) | 9.9 x 14.4 x 1.5 inches |
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Professional reviewers commend the V19 II for its low price, high 4800 dpi resolution, and fast 10-second letter-size scans, emphasizing its suitability for casual home and student use. They appreciate the OCR and photo-restoration tools but note the outdated Micro-USB port, limited batch software, and lack of an ADF as drawbacks for power users.
Everyday users consistently praise the scanner's lightweight, portable nature and reliable performance, especially the quick scan times and easy one-touch PDF/OCR functions. The most common criticisms revolve around the Micro-USB connector and the ScanSmart software's limited batch processing capabilities.
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