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Epson Perfection V39 II vs Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.2 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about Power users needing speed and photo quality — read the strengths below before deciding.

Epson Perfection V39 II
Ranked #3 in Best Document Scanners For Home Office
Epson Perfection V39 II
$120

The Epson Perfection V39 II is an affordable flatbed scanner that delivers high-quality photo digitization with vibrant colors and accurate reproduction. PCMag and TechGearLab both praised its ease of use and excellent photo scanning performance, though reviewers noted the software could be improved and that it's slow for lengthy text documents. TechGearLab rated it 8.6/10 for photo scanning quality, calling it an excellent budget option for digitizing family photos and documents. It's best suited for casual users who primarily scan photos rather than large volumes of text.

Strengths
  • — Excellent photo scan quality with vibrant colors
  • — Easy setup and user-friendly operation
  • — Relatively inexpensive at $120 MSRP
Watch-outs
  • — Software can be clunky and not user-friendly
  • — Very slow for long text document scanning
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Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Document Scanners For Home Office
Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600
$596

The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 delivers exceptional scanning speed and quality, earning top rankings in PCMag and TechGearLab reviews. It processes up to 10 pages per minute at 600 DPI with crisp text and accurate color reproduction. The device features a 50-page automatic document feeder and intuitive touchscreen interface. While praised for its speed and ease of use, reviewers noted it's expensive and OCR accuracy could be improved. This scanner is ideal for users needing high-speed document digitization but may not suit budget-conscious buyers.

Strengths
  • — Fast scanning speed of 10 pages per minute at 600 DPI
  • — High-quality scans with crisp text and accurate color reproduction
  • — Intuitive touchscreen interface with well-designed software
Watch-outs
  • — Expensive compared to alternatives
  • — OCR accuracy not perfect
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How they stack up

Epson Perfection V39 II

The Epson Perfection V39 II stands out for its affordability and excellent photo scanning quality, but it's much slower than the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 and Ricoh ScanSnap iX2500 for document scanning. Where the Fujitsu fi-800R is a vertical front-desk specialist with Return Scan and U-Turn Scan, the Epson is a traditional flatbed best for photo archives and books. It's the only flatbed in this lineup, so it covers use cases the three ADF-based scanners cannot.

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600

Unlike the Ricoh ScanSnap iX2500, which lacks flatbed scanning, the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 offers both automatic document feeding and flatbed capabilities, making it more versatile for mixed scanning needs. While the Epson Perfection V39 II is more budget-friendly, the Fujitsu model delivers significantly faster scanning speeds and superior photo quality. Compared to the Canon imageFORMULA R40, it provides a more user-friendly interface and better OCR accuracy.

Specs side-by-side

SpecEpson Perfection V39 IIFujitsu ScanSnap iX1600
Scanning SpeedSlow for text documents10 pages per minute at 600 DPI
Resolution4800 dpi600 DPI
ConnectivityUSB-A to Micro USBWi-Fi, USB
Document Size8.5" x 11.7"A4
Scan TypeFlatbedSimplex/Duplex
Weightslightly more than 3 pounds7.5 lb
Feed CapacityNone (flatbed, manual placement)50 pages
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