Epson FastFoto FF-680W vs ScanSnap iX2500 Document Scanner

The Epson FF-680W is a photo scanner first: it feeds up to 36 photos at once, scans both sides in one pass at 80 ppm, and automatically crops, rotates and color-restores each image while keeping the original. The ScanSnap iX2500 is a document scanner that handles photos as a side job. It has a 100-sheet feeder, a 5-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi 6 and jam-prevention sensors, but it scans at 45 ppm and its photo tools are basic. Buy the Epson for boxes of old prints. Buy the ScanSnap for paperwork, receipts and business cards, with occasional photos.

• Choose the Epson FF-680W if you have shoeboxes of prints to digitize and want fast batch photo scanning with automatic color restoration and cloud upload.
• Choose the ScanSnap iX2500 if your main job is documents, receipts and business cards and you want a touchscreen, a 100-sheet feeder and jam detection.