Product comparison · 2 scanners

Plustek OpticBook 4600 Flatbed scanner vs Plustek SmartOffice PS281 Flatbed scanner

11specifications compared
7differ
4identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum scan size
- OpticBook 4600 Flatbed scanner:216 x 297 mm
- SmartOffice PS281 Flatbed scanner:216 x 356 mm
Optical scanning resolution
- OpticBook 4600 Flatbed scanner:1200 x 1200 DPI
- SmartOffice PS281 Flatbed scanner:600 x 600 DPI
Sensor type
- OpticBook 4600 Flatbed scanner:CCD
- SmartOffice PS281 Flatbed scanner:CIS
Weight
- OpticBook 4600 Flatbed scanner:3.9 kg
- SmartOffice PS281 Flatbed scanner:1.66 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- OpticBook 4600 Flatbed scanner:285 x 453 x 105 mm
- SmartOffice PS281 Flatbed scanner:263 x 127.5 x 148 mm
Certification
- OpticBook 4600 Flatbed scanner:CE, FCC, UL/cUL, TUV
- SmartOffice PS281 Flatbed scanner:FCC Class B, CE

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Comparison of 4600, PS281
20 specifications	A Plustek OpticBook 4600 Flatbed scanner Model 4600 View product	B Plustek SmartOffice PS281 Flatbed scanner Model PS281 View product
Scanning2 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers	216 x 297 mm	216 x 356 mm
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers	1200 x 1200 DPI	600 x 600 DPI
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Sensor typeDiffers	CCD	CIS
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for one	A4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	18 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	4.3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.9 kg	1.66 kg
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / Vista	Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (SP1), XP Professional (SP1), 2000 (SP4), Windows Vista compatible
Minimum RAMKnown for one	128 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processorKnown for one	Pentium II	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	500 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD-ROM, USB Port, 256 MB RAM, 800 MB free HDD space, High Color graphic card
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	285 x 453 x 105 mm	263 x 127.5 x 148 mm
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC, UL/cUL, TUV	FCC Class B, CE
Standard media sizesKnown for one	A4/ Letter	Unknown — not stated by the source

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