Product comparison · 2 scanners

Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner vs Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500

Add a product
  • 33specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 13identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner has 5 ppm more ADF scan speed (b/w, A4) than the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 (35 ppm vs 30 ppm). The Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner has 10 ipm more duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4) than the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 (70 ipm vs 60 ipm). The Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner has 10 sheets more auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity than the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 (60 sheets vs 50 sheets). Optical scanning resolution: 600 x 600 DPI on the Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner, 300 x 300 DPI on the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500. Scanner type: ADF scanner on the Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner, ADF + Manual feed scanner on the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500.

  • Optical scanning resolution
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:600 x 600 DPI
    • ScanSnap iX2500:300 x 300 DPI
  • ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:35 ppm
    • ScanSnap iX2500:30 ppm
  • Duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:70 ipm
    • ScanSnap iX2500:60 ipm
  • Scanner type
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:ADF scanner
    • ScanSnap iX2500:ADF + Manual feed scanner
  • Product colour
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:Black, White
    • ScanSnap iX2500:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:7.11 cm (2.8")
    • ScanSnap iX2500:10.9 cm (4.3")
  • Scan drivers
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:SANE, TWAIN, WIA
    • ScanSnap iX2500:ISIS, ScanSnap
  • Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:60 sheets
    • ScanSnap iX2500:50 sheets

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of ADS-4550W, ScanSnap iX2500
93 specifications
A

Brother

ADS-4550W ADF scanner

Model ADS-4550W

View product
Scanning3 differ
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI300 x 300 DPI
Input colour depthKnown for one48 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Output colour depthKnown for one24 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Output greyscale depthKnown for one8 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Differs35 ppm30 ppm
ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Known for one35 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Differs70 ipm60 ipm
Duplex ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Known for one70 ipmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 3000 mm
Black/white scanning colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrayscale, Monochrome
Design3 differ
Scanner typeDiffersADF scannerADF + Manual feed scanner
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Display diagonalDiffers7.11 cm (2.8")10.9 cm (4.3")
Control typeKnown for oneButtons, TouchUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTFT
Performance2 differ
Scan file formatsKnown for oneJPEG, PDF, TIFFUnknown — not stated by the source
Daily duty cycle (max)Known for one5250 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one105000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan toDiffersE-mail Server, FTP, Image, Network folder, PC, SMB, USBCloud
Scan driversDiffersSANE, TWAIN, WIAISIS, ScanSnap
Sound pressure level (max)Known for one59 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRGB LED
Input capacity1 differ
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers60 sheets50 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Scanning media types supportedDiffersBusiness Card, Plain paper, Plastic Card, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paperPlain paper, Plastic Card
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA3, A4A4
Card thickness (max)Known for one1.32 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for one40 - 200 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
Multi feed detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB4
ID-card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LegalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum scan lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 m
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one64-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, WPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneApple AirPrint, Brother Mobile ConnectUnknown — not stated by the source
IPv6 supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneDHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS, DNS Resolver, mDNS, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, ICMP, Web Services (Scan), HTTP/HTTPS server, LLMNR responder, SNTP ClientUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneRA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, Web Services(Scan), SNTP Client, HTTP/HTTPS server, ICMPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs25 W17 W
Power supply typeDiffersDCAC
Power consumption (standby)Known for one2.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one1.7 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one1.9 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one24 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sleep modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers300 mm292 mm
DepthDiffers630 mm161 mm
HeightDiffers290 mm152 mm
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.4 kg
Folded widthKnown for one30 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Folded depthKnown for one15.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Folded heightKnown for one15.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one391 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one243 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one320 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ADF paper chuteKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneGS mark, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media widthKnown for one50.8 - 215.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum media lengthKnown for one5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for one1200 x 1200 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Product dimensions when closed (WxDxH)Known for one300 x 216 x 191 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More scanner comparisons

All scanner comparisons