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Epson WorkForce ES-50 vs Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 6identical
  • 80known for one product only

Key differences

  • Duplex scanning
    • WorkForce ES-50:No
    • ScanSnap iX1500:Yes
  • Scanner type
    • WorkForce ES-50:Handheld scanner
    • ScanSnap iX1500:ADF + Manual feed scanner
  • Built-in display
    • WorkForce ES-50:No
    • ScanSnap iX1500:Yes
  • Product colour
    • WorkForce ES-50:Black
    • ScanSnap iX1500:White
  • Sensor type
    • WorkForce ES-50:CIS
    • ScanSnap iX1500:Dual CIS
  • Scan drivers
    • WorkForce ES-50:TWAIN, SANE, WIA, ICA
    • ScanSnap iX1500:ScanSnap
  • Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
    • WorkForce ES-50:1 sheets
    • ScanSnap iX1500:50 sheets
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • WorkForce ES-50:A4, A5, A6, A7
    • ScanSnap iX1500:A4

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Comparison of ES-50, ScanSnap iX1500
107 specifications
Scanning1 differ
Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Colour scanningYesYes
Duplex scanningDiffersNoYes
Input colour depthKnown for one48 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Input greyscale depthKnown for one16 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
Scan speed (b/w, low res, A4)Known for one5.5 sec/pageUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan speed (colour, low res, A4)Known for one5.5 sec/pageUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 3000 mm
ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 ppm
Black/white scanning colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrayscale, Monochrome
Design3 differ
Scanner typeDiffersHandheld scannerADF + Manual feed scanner
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
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
Sensor typeDiffersCISDual CIS
Daily duty cycle (max)Known for one300 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan driversDiffersTWAIN, SANE, WIA, ICAScanSnap
Light sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRGB LED
Scan toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCloud
Ultrasonic double sheet detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Input capacity1 differ
Standard input capacityKnown for one1 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers1 sheets50 sheets
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Scanning media types supportedDiffersBusiness Card, Plastic Card, Post Card(JPN)Plain paper, Plastic Card
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6, A7A4
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB6, B5B4
LegalYesYes
LetterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weightKnown for one35 - 270 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for one35 - 270 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Long-paper modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multi feed detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ID-card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Card thickness (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.76 mm
Maximum scan lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 m
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB portYesYes
USB versionDiffers2.03.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1), Wireless LAN
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4/5 GHz
Power1 differ
Power supply typeDiffersUSBAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 W
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
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers272 mm292 mm
DepthDiffers47 mm161 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm152 mm
WeightDiffers270 g3.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one140 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one330 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one65 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one550 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSBAC, USB
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Scan 2, Epson ScanSmartUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirements2 differ
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMac OS 10.6+, Windows 10, Windows 10 (32/64 bit), Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 (32/64bit), Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 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 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-25 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Image formats supportedKnown for oneJPEGUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneHi-Speed USB - compatible with USB 2.0 specificationUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneCleaning Sheets, USB cable, User guideUnknown — not stated by the source
Linear scan speed (metric)Known for oneMonochrome:5.5 s/page - Color:5.5 s/page measured with Size: A4 , Resolution: 200 / 300 dpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Output resolutionsKnown for one600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Printer featuresKnown for oneOne keypress, RGB colour dropout, Skip blank page, Punch holes removal, Advanced editing, Pre-defined scanning settings, Automatic area segmentation, Automatic de-skew, Automatic B/W colour original detection, RGB colour enhance, Dual Image Output (Windows only), Auto-rotation, Text enhancement, EdgUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanner featuresKnown for oneOne keypress, RGB colour dropout, Skip blank page, Punch holes removal, Advanced editing, Pre-defined scanning settings, Automatic area segmentation, Automatic de-skew, Automatic B/W colour original detection, RGB colour enhance, Dual Image Output (Windows only), Auto-rotation, Text enhancement, EdgUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Technical detailsidentical
Data compressionKnown for oneJPEG compressionUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan technologyKnown for oneReadyScan LEDUnknown — not stated by the source
PC connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one360 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
Master (outer) case GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one8715946656922Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one320 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one360 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one350 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one171 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one171 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one10 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one360 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one60 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one60 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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