Ricoh ScanSnap iX2500 vs ScanSnap iX1300 Document Scanner
Buy the iX2500 if you scan stacks of documents daily and need speed, a large feeder and a touchscreen. Buy the iX1300 if desk space is tight and you scan a few pages or receipts at a time. The iX2500 is the heavier, faster, more capable machine with a 100-sheet feeder and 45 ppm; the iX1300 is smaller and slower at 30 ppm but owners consistently call it easy to set up and reliable for light jobs. Reviewers of the iX1300 praise crisp scans and compact size, though some say the build feels flimsy.
- Choose the iX2500 if you handle multi-page batches, need duplex at speed, and want a touchscreen and a 100-sheet feeder on your desk.
- Choose the iX1300 if you have limited desk space, scan mostly single sheets, receipts or cards, and want something you can move around.
Prices
- Ricoh ScanSnap iX2500: $379.00 at eBay (last seen Nov 13)
- ScanSnap iX1300 Document Scanner: $279.99 at Amazon (last seen Nov 13)
- Difference: the ScanSnap iX1300 Document Scanner is $99.01 cheaper than the Ricoh ScanSnap iX2500 at the latest prices (Nov 13)
