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Brother DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner vs Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 7identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 has 13.7 W more power consumption (typical) than the Brother DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner (17 W vs 3.3 W). The Brother DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner has 9 mm more width than the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 (301 mm vs 292 mm). The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 has 115.7 mm more depth than the Brother DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner (161 mm vs 45.3 mm). Only the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 has built-in display. Maximum scan size: 215.9 x 1828.8 mm on the Brother DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner, 216 x 3000 mm on the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500.

  • Maximum scan size
    • DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner:215.9 x 1828.8 mm
    • ScanSnap iX2500:216 x 3000 mm
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner:600 x 600 DPI
    • ScanSnap iX2500:300 x 300 DPI
  • Scanner type
    • DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner:Sheet-fed scanner
    • ScanSnap iX2500:ADF + Manual feed scanner
  • Built-in display
    • DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner:No
    • ScanSnap iX2500:Yes
  • Product colour
    • DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner:Black, White
    • ScanSnap iX2500:Black
  • Scan to
    • DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner:E-mail, File
    • ScanSnap iX2500:Cloud
  • Scan drivers
    • DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner:ICA, SANE, TWAIN, WIA
    • ScanSnap iX2500:ISIS, ScanSnap
  • Maximum scan length
    • DS-740DE scanner Sheet-fed scanner:182.9 cm
    • ScanSnap iX2500:3 m

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Comparison of DS-740DE, ScanSnap iX2500
79 specifications
Scanning2 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers215.9 x 1828.8 mm216 x 3000 mm
Enhanced scan resolutionKnown for one1200 x 1200 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI300 x 300 DPI
Colour scanningYesYes
Duplex scanningYesYes
Input colour depthKnown for one48 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Output colour depthKnown for one24 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levelsKnown for one256Unknown — not stated by the source
Black/white scanning colour modesGrayscale, MonochromeGrayscale, Monochrome
ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 ppm
Duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 ipm
Design3 differ
Scanner typeDiffersSheet-fed scannerADF + Manual feed scanner
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTFT
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.9 cm (4.3")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
Scan file formatsKnown for onePDF, TIFF, JPGUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan toDiffersE-mail, FileCloud
Scan driversDiffersICA, SANE, TWAIN, WIAISIS, ScanSnap
Scanning noise levelKnown for one53 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sensor typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual CIS
Light sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRGB LED
Input capacityidentical
Standard input capacityKnown for one1 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Scanning media types supportedDiffersBusiness Card, Plain paper, Plastic Card, Photo paperPlain paper, Plastic Card
Card thickness (max)Known for one1.24 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan widthKnown for one21.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan lengthDiffers182.9 cm3 m
Long-paper modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multi feed detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
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
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs3.3 W17 W
Power supply typeDiffersUSBAC
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.01 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Sleep modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers301 mm292 mm
DepthDiffers45.3 mm161 mm
HeightDiffers63 mm152 mm
WeightDiffers637 g3.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one377 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one162 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one76 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.03 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersMicro-USBAC, USB
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
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Pallet typeKnown for one800 x 1200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one240 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84716070Unknown — not stated by the source
Layers per palletKnown for one8 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one80 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one10 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one16.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one286 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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