Best affordable Scanners

Here you’ll find the best Scanners, selected from a price range that is frequently in demand. They must have an average customer rating of at least 4 stars. The ranking is based on sales volume as well as availability, so that the most popular affordable products appear at the top. For each product, we provide a short description and the most important insights from customer reviews. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.

1. Reflecta x44-Scan

The Reflecta x44-Scan is ideal for digitising large quantities of slides and negatives. It impresses with its simple handling and versatility. A CMOS sensor with 16 megapixels together with the reflecta image enhancement technology IET ensures the highest image quality and brilliant colour reproduction. The scanner has an impressive IPS display with a diagonal of 17.8 cm and a wide viewing angle, which makes selecting, scanning and reproducing images a real pleasure. The x44-Scan digitises slides or negatives in less than two seconds and saves them directly as JPEG files on an SD card. As a stand-alone device, the scanner is completely independent of computers. The included holders enable the scanning of framed slides with a thickness of up to 3.2 mm as well as 35mm film strips with up to six images. The holders also ensure optimum flatness and gentle handling of the valuable film material. Holders for film formats 110 (Pocket) and 126 (Instamatic) are optionally available. 

Reflecta x44-Scan (USB)
Scanners
CHF157.–

Reflecta x44-Scan

USB

2. Brother ADS-1800W30 ppm ADF 20 f

The Brother ADS-1800W is a compact document scanner with a touchscreen color display for the home office or workplace, allowing you to easily manage and share your documents. 

Brother ADS-1800W30 ppm ADF 20 f (USB, Wi-Fi Direct, WLAN)
Scanners
CHF261.–

Brother ADS-1800W30 ppm ADF 20 f

USB, Wi-Fi Direct, WLAN

3. Brother ADS-4300N

The ADS-4300N offers extensive possibilities for your business thanks to its built-in network interface. With the three programmable keys, predefined scan tasks can be executed at the touch of a button and saved in the desired directory. 

Brother ADS-4300N (LAN, USB)
Scanners
CHF287.–

Brother ADS-4300N

LAN, USB

4. Kodak Slide N Scan Max

Love reminiscing with film negatives and slides from yesteryear? With the Slide N Scan Max Digital Film Scanner from Kodak, you can view, edit and convert your old photos, no tech savvy necessary. This easy yet elegant 22MP scanner delivers crisp, clear, beautiful images with the press of a button. Best of all, there’s no straining to see. Watch old memories come to life on the large 7” LCD screen with extra wide viewing angle and gallery mode - perfect for previewing pictures, or for using the scanner as a desktop photo frame. Unlike other frustrating scanners that require you to remove the tray and reposition slides each time, our easy-load insert system allows for continuous feeding, speeding up the scanning process significantly. In addition to the main 50mm slide holder, three adapters are also provided for compatibility with 135, 110 and 126mm films. You can finally skip the stressful software and complicated onboard buttons - and simply scan. 

Kodak Slide N Scan Max (HDMI, USB)
Scanners
CHF200.–

Kodak Slide N Scan Max

HDMI, USB

5. Brother DS-740D

Bring your documents to life with the portable document scanner DSmobile DS-740D. Scan, store, and share your documents at the office or on the go. Receipts, double-sided documents, or ID cards - your paperwork can easily be transformed into digital files. Ensure that information is more secure and easier to find, as well as more convenient to edit or share. Thanks to the unique roller system, you don't need extra space behind the scanner for the document to pass through. As it is fed in, it glides over the top of the scanner back to you. 

6. RICOH ScanSnap iX1400

The high-quality document scanner Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1400 impresses with its ease of use and fast processing speed of 40 pages per minute. The duplex feeder also contributes to an efficient workflow. This scanner is suitable for various documents up to A4 size in black and white or color. For A4 documents, it features an automated document feeder with a capacity of up to 50 sheets of 80 g/m² quality. Various image processing functions, such as cropping, skew correction, image smoothing and enhancement, as well as vertical stripe reduction, along with a high resolution of 600 dpi, ensure optimal scan results. The device offers a USB Type B interface as a convenient storage option, allowing you to easily connect your device without the hassle of network configuration. One of the many advantages of the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1400 document scanner is its simple, intuitive operation: users can create scans with just one button press. Thanks to the quick menu, you can save the file in the application format you use. Additionally, Fujitsu's black-and-white scanner features extensive search functions, enabling you to quickly retrieve all scans. The document scanner is an absolute all-round talent and supports your workflow.

Features and Highlights:
- Supports your workflow
- One-touch operation: Scan, save, and share documents with one button press
- No technical knowledge required
- Convenient search function
- Extensive image processing features
- Scanning: Up to A4
- Duplex scanning
- Black and white and color
- Automatic document feeder (A4, up to 50 sheets)
- Scanning speed: 40 pages/min
- Scan resolution: 600 dpi
- Interfaces: 1 x USB Type B

Additional Details:
- Attractive design
- Power supply: 100 - 240 V
- Dimensions: W 292 x D 161 x H 152 mm
- Weight: 3.2 kg
- Color: Black and white
- Warranty: 1 year.
 

RICOH ScanSnap iX1400 (USB)
Scanners
CHF290.–

RICOH ScanSnap iX1400

USB

7. RICOH ScanSnap iX1300

The iX1300 is the most compact ScanSnap scanner to date – small but mighty. It allows you to boost your productivity. A scanner that fits into any daily routine and on any desk – whether you are working from home or in the office.

Small scanner, big impact

Fits into any daily routine and on any desk

The modern working world is dynamic. We often work in limited spaces or at different locations. The smart and compact iX1300 fits into any office or home office and helps you stay productive – regardless of where you are working from.

Simple, practical, and efficient

The innovative document feeder of the iX1300 minimizes its footprint, making it our most compact desktop scanner yet. Wi-Fi connectivity and PC-free scanning to cloud services via the ScanSnap Cloud enable a more efficient way of working.
 

RICOH ScanSnap iX1300 (USB, Wi-Fi Direct)
Scanners
CHF258.–

RICOH ScanSnap iX1300

USB, Wi-Fi Direct

8. Reflecta x33 scan

With the reflecta x33-Scan, large quantities of slides and negatives can be digitized in a simple yet high-quality manner. A CMOS sensor, combined with reflecta's Image Enhancement Technology (IET), ensures the highest image quality and brilliant color reproduction. The scanner features an IPS display and a wide viewing angle, making the selection, scanning, and playback of images a true pleasure. The x33-Scan digitizes an image in less than two seconds and saves it directly as JPEG files on an SD card, making it completely independent of computers as a stand-alone device. 

Reflecta x33 scan (USB)
Scanners
CHF137.–

Reflecta x33 scan

USB

9. Brother DS-940DW

The DSmobile DS-940DW offers exceptional flexibility. With its built-in battery, Wi-Fi, and intuitive LCD control panel, setup is a breeze. Digitizing your documents in a small office space or on the go is incredibly easy. Scan your documents directly to the cloud using Brother's mobile app and share them with colleagues from anywhere. Your information is secure, easy to find, and can be easily edited. Thanks to the unique rolling system, you don't need extra space behind the scanner for the document to pass through. As it is fed in, it glides over the top of the scanner back to you. 

Brother DS-940DW (USB, WLAN)
Scanners
CHF160.–

Brother DS-940DW

USB, WLAN

10. Plustek ePhoto Z300

The sensor-controlled photo scanner ePhoto Z300 automatically scans photos and documents in just a few seconds without the need for button presses. Simply place the photo or document in the feeder. No format settings are necessary. The scanned photo is automatically cropped to its original size. The included new image editing software Plustek ePhoto allows for quick and convenient image editing, as well as easy uploading and sharing on social networks. Additionally, scanned documents can be saved in a searchable PDF format. 

Plustek ePhoto Z300 (USB)
Scanners
CHF180.99

Plustek ePhoto Z300

USB

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