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The 10 Best Document Scanners as of July 2026

Updated 2 July 2026 ยท Reviewed by the Pickarank team ยท Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best document scanners you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money โ€” with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600

9.1Best overall
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ370
Best value

Epson WorkForce ES-500W

8.8Best value sheet-fed
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ280
Also great

Epson FastFoto FF-680W

8.7Best for photos
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ450

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often โ€” tap through for today's price on Amazon.

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How we ranked these document scanners

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) โ€” how well each document scanner does its core job.
  • Value (25%) โ€” quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) โ€” materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) โ€” meaningful extras that improve the experience.

We also weigh real-world owner reviews โ€” star ratings and how many people left them โ€” and whether each product has the features you'd expect in its class.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#Document ScannersScoreBest forTypeApprox. PriceAmazon links
1Fujitsu ScanSnap iX16009.1Best overallSheet-fedยฃ370View Price
2Epson WorkForce ES-500W8.8Best value sheet-fedSheet-fedยฃ280View Price
3Fujitsu ScanSnap iX14008.8Best wiredSheet-fedยฃ320View Price
4Epson FastFoto FF-680W8.7Best for photosSheet-fed photoยฃ450View Price
5Canon imageFORMULA R408.6Best for documentsSheet-fedยฃ250View Price
6Brother ADS-1700W8.5Best compactSheet-fed compactยฃ230View Price
7Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300i8.4Best portablePortable sheet-fedยฃ180View Price
8Canon P-208II8.3Best mobilePortable sheet-fedยฃ150View Price
9Doxie Go SE8.2Best cordless portableCordless portableยฃ180View Price
10Plustek OpticSlim 1180 A38.1Best flatbed A3Flatbed A3ยฃ200View Price

The full ranking

1
Best overall

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600

9.1Our number one pick.

The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 is a fast, reliable duplex sheet-fed scanner with a large touchscreen and superb one-touch software that makes going paperless effortless. It is expensive, but the speed and software are excellent.

Speed: 9.4Software: 9.4Build: 9.2Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Very fast duplex scanning
  • Excellent one-touch software
  • Wi-Fi and touchscreen
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Overkill for light use
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ370
2
Best value sheet-fed

Epson WorkForce ES-500W

8.8A superb runner-up.

The Epson ES-500W offers fast wireless duplex scanning and solid software at a lower price than premium rivals, excellent value for home offices. Its software is less slick than ScanSnap's, but the speed and value are excellent.

Speed: 9.0Software: 8.8Build: 9.0Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Fast wireless duplex
  • Good document handling
  • Great value
Cons
  • Software less polished
  • No touchscreen
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ280
3
Best wired

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1400

8.8Rounds out our top three.

The ScanSnap iX1400 brings the brand's fast, reliable scanning and one-button simplicity in a wired-only package for those who don't need Wi-Fi. It lacks wireless, but the speed and ease are excellent.

Speed: 9.2Software: 9.2Build: 9.2Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Fast one-button scanning
  • Excellent software
  • Reliable feeder
Cons
  • No Wi-Fi
  • Still pricey
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ320
4
Best for photos

Epson FastFoto FF-680W

8.7A standout in the upper half.

The Epson FastFoto FF-680W scans stacks of photos at remarkable speed while also handling documents, ideal for digitising family archives. It is expensive, but the photo speed and quality are excellent.

Speed: 9.4Software: 9.0Build: 9.0Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Very fast photo scanning
  • Handles documents too
  • Good restoration software
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Niche for most offices
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ450
5
Best for documents

Canon imageFORMULA R40

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Canon R40 is a dependable duplex document scanner with good software and a sturdy feeder for everyday office paperwork. It is wired-focused, but the reliability and value are excellent.

Speed: 8.8Software: 8.8Build: 8.8Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Reliable duplex scanning
  • Good bundled software
  • Sturdy feeder
Cons
  • USB-focused
  • Plain design
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ250
6
Best compact

Brother ADS-1700W

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

The Brother ADS-1700W packs wireless duplex scanning and a touchscreen into a compact body that suits small desks. Capacity is smaller, but the features and footprint are excellent.

Speed: 8.6Software: 8.6Build: 8.6Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Compact footprint
  • Touchscreen and Wi-Fi
  • Duplex scanning
Cons
  • Smaller feeder
  • Slower than premium
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ230
7
Best portable

Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300i

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

The ScanSnap S1300i is a small, USB-powered sheet-fed scanner that's easy to tuck away or take between locations. It is slower and lower-capacity, but the portability and software are good.

Speed: 8.2Software: 8.8Build: 8.6Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Compact and portable
  • USB powered option
  • Good software
Cons
  • Slower speed
  • Small feeder
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ180
8
Best mobile

Canon P-208II

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Canon P-208II is a lightweight, USB-powered mobile scanner for scanning documents on the go without a mains socket. It is basic, but the portability and value are good.

Speed: 8.2Software: 8.4Build: 8.4Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Very portable
  • USB powered
  • Simple to use
Cons
  • Slower scanning
  • Small capacity
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ150
9
Best cordless portable

Doxie Go SE

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Doxie Go SE scans to internal memory on battery power with no computer needed, brilliant for scanning receipts and documents anywhere. It is single-side and slower, but the cordless freedom is good.

Speed: 8.0Software: 8.4Build: 8.4Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Fully cordless scanning
  • No computer needed
  • Very portable
Cons
  • Single-sided
  • Slower and low capacity
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ180
10
Best flatbed A3

Plustek OpticSlim 1180 A3

8.1Rounds out our top ten.

The Plustek OpticSlim 1180 is an A3 flatbed scanner suited to books, artwork and large or delicate originals that can't be sheet-fed. It is slower and bulky, but for large flatbed work the value is good.

Speed: 7.8Software: 8.2Build: 8.4Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Handles A3 and books
  • Good for delicate originals
  • Flatbed flexibility
Cons
  • Slow per page
  • Large footprint
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ200

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the document scanners in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Epson WorkForce ES-500W and Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1400 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best document scanners without overthinking it, the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 is our top recommendation โ€” it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ370

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