
Ricoh fi-8170
Score: 85/100
Visioneer PH70
Score: 84/100Rankings

The Ricoh fi-8170 is a professional-grade color duplex scanner delivering 70 ppm simplex and 140 ipm duplex speeds with a 100-sheet ADF and network connectivity. Its lack of wireless options and a fixed 600 dpi optical resolution limit flexibility for some users. Best suited for high-volume office environments that need reliable, fast scanning and wired network integration.

The Visioneer PH70 is a high-speed duplex sheet-fed scanner excelling at bulk photo and document digitization with 600 dpi optics and a 120-sheet ADF. Its large footprint, Windows-only software and variable duty-cycle claims limit suitability for smaller or cross-platform offices. Ideal for high-volume environments that need fast photo throughput and long-document handling.
| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
600 dpibest | 600 dpibest | |
70 ppmbest | 70 ppmbest | |
100 pages | 120 pagesbest | |
6,096 mmbest | 6,096 mmbest | |
10,000 pages | 14,000 pagesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 kgbest | 5.22 kg |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
48 mmbest | — |
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| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
ADF Capacity (pages) | 100 pages | 120 pages |
Performance(1) | ||
Daily Duty Cycle (pages) | 10000 pages | 14000 pages |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 4 kg | 5.22 kg |
Dimensions (W×D×H) | 300x170x163 | 317.5x190.5x167.6 |


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Professional reviewers emphasize the fi-8170's reliability and speed, calling it one of the best departmental scanners because of its 140 ipm duplex rate, large 100-sheet hopper, all-wheel drive, and Clear Image Capture technology.
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