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Brother ADS-4300N ADF scanner vs Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 29identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother ADS-4300N ADF scanner has 5 ppm more ADF scan speed (b/w, A4) than the Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner (40 ppm vs 35 ppm). The Brother ADS-4300N ADF scanner has 5 ppm more ADF scan speed (colour, A4) than the Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner (40 ppm vs 35 ppm). The Brother ADS-4300N ADF scanner has 10 ipm more duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4) than the Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner (80 ipm vs 70 ipm). Only the Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner has built-in display. Control type: Buttons on the Brother ADS-4300N ADF scanner, Buttons, Touch on the Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner.

  • ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)
    • ADS-4300N ADF scanner:40 ppm
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:35 ppm
  • ADF scan speed (colour, A4)
    • ADS-4300N ADF scanner:40 ppm
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:35 ppm
  • Duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)
    • ADS-4300N ADF scanner:80 ipm
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:70 ipm
  • Duplex ADF scan speed (colour, A4)
    • ADS-4300N ADF scanner:80 ipm
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:70 ipm
  • Built-in display
    • ADS-4300N ADF scanner:No
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:Yes
  • Control type
    • ADS-4300N ADF scanner:Buttons
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:Buttons, Touch
  • Daily duty cycle (max)
    • ADS-4300N ADF scanner:6000 pages
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:5250 pages
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • ADS-4300N ADF scanner:120000 pages per month
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:105000 pages per month

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Comparison of ADS-4300N, ADS-4550W
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ADS-4300N ADF scanner

Model ADS-4300N

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ADS-4550W ADF scanner

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Scanning4 differ
Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Colour scanningYesYes
Duplex scanningYesYes
Input colour depth48 bit48 bit
Output colour depth24 bit24 bit
Output greyscale depth8 bit8 bit
ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Differs40 ppm35 ppm
ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Differs40 ppm35 ppm
Duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Differs80 ipm70 ipm
Duplex ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Differs80 ipm70 ipm
Maximum scan sizeKnown for one215.9 x 355.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced scan resolutionKnown for one1200 x 1200 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levelsKnown for one256Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Scanner typeADF scannerADF scanner
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.11 cm (2.8")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Control typeDiffersButtonsButtons, Touch
Performance4 differ
Sensor typeDual CISDual CIS
Scan file formatsJPEG, PDF, TIFFJPEG, PDF, TIFF
Daily duty cycle (max)Differs6000 pages5250 pages
Maximum duty cycleDiffers120000 pages per month105000 pages per month
Scan toDiffersFTP, Image, PC, SMB, USBE-mail Server, FTP, Image, Network folder, PC, SMB, USB
Scan driversDiffersICA, SANE, TWAIN, WIASANE, TWAIN, WIA
Sound pressure level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 dB
Light sourceKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanning noise levelKnown for one59 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Input capacity1 differ
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers80 sheets60 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Scanning media types supportedBusiness Card, Plain paper, Plastic Card, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paperBusiness Card, Plain paper, Plastic Card, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paper
Long-paper modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3, A4
Card thickness (max)Differs1.1 mm1.32 mm
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight40 - 200 g/m²40 - 200 g/m²
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weightKnown for one40 - 200 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan widthKnown for one21.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan lengthKnown for one5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portYesYes
USB versionDiffers2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffersEAP-FAST, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, HTTPS, PEAP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, EAP-FAST, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, TLS, WPA-PSK, WPA-PSK2, WPA3-SAE, WPS
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect
IPv6 supportYesYes
Supported network protocols (IPv4)DiffersDHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS, DNS Resolver, mDNS, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, ICMP, Web Services(Scan), HTTP/HTTPS server, LLMNR responder, SNTP Client, LDAPDHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS, DNS Resolver, mDNS, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, ICMP, Web Services (Scan), HTTP/HTTPS server, LLMNR responder, SNTP Client
Supported network protocols (IPv6)RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, Web Services(Scan), SNTP Client, HTTP/HTTPS server, ICMPv6RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, Web Services(Scan), SNTP Client, HTTP/HTTPS server, ICMPv6
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneDHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS, DNS Resolver, mDNS, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, ICMP, Web Services(Scan), HTTP/HTTPS server, LLMNR responder, SNTP Client, LDAP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, Web Services(Scan), SNTP Client, HTTP/HTTPS server, ICMPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs24 W25 W
Power supply typeDiffersACDC
Power consumption (standby)Differs6.8 W2.3 W
Power consumption (off)0.1 W0.1 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power consumption (sleep)1.7 W1.7 W
Output current1.9 A1.9 A
Output voltage24 V24 V
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers299.5 mm300 mm
DepthDiffers215.9 mm630 mm
HeightDiffers190.5 mm290 mm
WeightDiffers2.64 kg2.7 kg
Folded widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 cm
Folded depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.4 cm
Folded heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.8 cm
Packaging data3 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package width391 mm391 mm
Package depthDiffers320 mm243 mm
Package heightDiffers243 mm320 mm
Package weightDiffers3.32 kg4.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ADF paper chuteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedAC, USBAC, USB
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirements2 differ
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 11
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Other features1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHSGS mark, RoHS
Custom media widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50.8 - 215.9 mm
Maximum media lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 m
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Product dimensions when closed (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 x 216 x 191 mm
CertificationKnown for oneGS Mark ISIS WHQL KofaxTM 5,10 VRS Elite 5.2.0 Kofax Express 3.3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84716070Unknown — not stated by the source

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