Epson WorkForce ES-C320W Scanner vs ScanSnap iX1300 Document Scanner

Both are compact duplex document scanners rated at 30 ppm, so raw speed is a tie. The Epson ES-C320W has a 20-page auto document feeder, a flexible scan path for paper, cards and passports, and Epson ScanSmart software with OCR and auto naming. The ScanSnap iX1300 uses a U-turn paper path that ejects from the top and adds a Return Scan slot for cards, receipts and folded A3, plus Wi-Fi direct connection. Owners of the iX1300 praise easy setup and crisp scans but some call the build flimsy; the Epson carries a lower rating from fewer reviewers. Buy the Epson for batch stacks and passport scanning; buy the iX1300 for mixed media and a tiny footprint.

• Choose the Epson WorkForce ES-C320W if you scan multi-page stacks, passports and cards, and want OCR software with automatic file naming included.
• Choose the ScanSnap iX1300 if you scan receipts, photos and folded A3 as often as plain paper, and want Wi-Fi direct scanning without a router.