Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300i
Score: 74/100
Epson WorkForce ES-50
Score: 60/100Rankings
The Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300i is a portable, compact scanner delivering up to 12 ppm (24 ipm duplex) with cloud integration and dual power options. Its limitations include a small 10-sheet feeder and modest maximum resolution. Perfect for mobile professionals and small offices needing lightweight, on-the-go scanning.
The Epson ES-50 is a compact, USB-powered portable scanner offering 600 dpi resolution and built-in OCR for on-the-go document capture. Its single-sheet feed and slower multi-page performance make it unsuitable for high-volume scanning tasks. Perfect for mobile professionals needing occasional single-page scans.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,200 dpibest | 600 dpi | |
12 ppmbest | 10 ppm | |
10 pagesbest | 1 pages | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 Wbest | — |
360 mm | 1,828.8 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.4 kg | 0.27 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
50.8 mmbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(2) | ||
Duplex Scanning | true | false |
ADF Capacity (pages) | 10 pages | 1 pages |
Performance(2) | ||
Optical Resolution (dpi) | 1200 dpi | 600 dpi |
Scan Speed (pages per minute) (ppm) | 12 ppm | 10 ppm |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Maximum Document Size (mm) | 360 mm | 1828.8 mm |
Weight (kg) | 1.4 kg | 0.27 kg |
Dimensions (W×D×H) | 284×77×99 mm | 271.8 x 33.0 x 45.7 mm |
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Professional reviewers note that the S1300i's standout attribute is its ultra-compact size and lightweight build, which deliver true portability without sacrificing core scanning functions, though they point out limited feeder capacity and modest resolution as trade-offs.
Professional reviewers commend the ES-50 for its tiny footprint, solid 600 dpi output and USB-only simplicity, making it a handy tool for occasional mobile scans. However, they criticize its sluggish multi-page performance, lack of duplex automation, and limited feature set compared to newer Epson models that add wireless and higher resolution.
“fits in bags, survives cold weather/truck use”
“perfect handling of varied paper without jams”
“black lines appear after initial uses even on flat paper”
Everyday users repeatedly praise the scanner's portability, easy one-touch operation and reliable OCR, noting it outperforms phone apps for receipts and documents. Common complaints focus on black-line artifacts, the need to reinstall drivers, and the slow, manual process required for multi-page or duplex scanning.
