Plustek Z300
Score: 75/100
Doxie DX240
Score: 33/100Rankings
The Plustek ePhoto Z300 is a compact sheet-fed scanner optimized for rapid photo digitization, delivering 2-second 4×6 scans at 300 dpi with auto-crop and deskew. While it excels at speed and ease of use, it lacks batch feeding, modern connectivity, and its performance slows at higher resolutions.
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 dpibest | 600 dpibest | |
12 ppmbest | 7.5 ppm | |
— | 12 monthsbest | |
48 bitsbest | 24 bits | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.5 kg | 0.54 kgbest |
216 mmbest | 216 mmbest | |
297 mm | 762 mmbest | |
2 countbest | 2 countbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Operating Systems | Windows 7/8/10/11, macOS 10.8‑14 (Sonoma) | Windows, macOS |
Image Quality(1) | ||
Color Depth (bits) | 48 bits | 24 bits |
Performance(2) | ||
Scan Speed (Simplex) (ppm) | 12 ppm | 7.5 ppm |
Maximum Document Length (mm) | 297 mm | 762 mm |
Power & Build(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.5 kg | 0.54 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Z300 for its straightforward plug-and-play experience, rapid 300 dpi scanning, and CCD-sensor quality, while noting the dated software UI and slower speeds at 600 dpi.
Everyday users love the quick 2-second photo scans and simple setup, but complain about the lack of batch feeding, USB-C issues, and occasional jams with thick or curled prints.
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.
“Faster than removing photos from albums”
“Dead simple setup”
“Auto-straightening is magic”
