Product comparison · 2 scanners

Plustek OpticSlim 500 Business card scanner vs Plustek SmartOffice PS286 ADF scanner

Key differences

Maximum scan size
- OpticSlim 500 Business card scanner:216 x 140 mm
- SmartOffice PS286 ADF scanner:216 x 356 mm
Optical scanning resolution
- OpticSlim 500 Business card scanner:600 x 1200 DPI
- SmartOffice PS286 ADF scanner:600 x 600 DPI
Scanner type
- OpticSlim 500 Business card scanner:Business card scanner
- SmartOffice PS286 ADF scanner:ADF scanner
Built-in display
- OpticSlim 500 Business card scanner:No
- SmartOffice PS286 ADF scanner:Yes
USB version
- OpticSlim 500 Business card scanner:1.1
- SmartOffice PS286 ADF scanner:2.0
Standard interfaces
- OpticSlim 500 Business card scanner:USB 1.1
- SmartOffice PS286 ADF scanner:USB 2.0
Weight
- OpticSlim 500 Business card scanner:950 g
- SmartOffice PS286 ADF scanner:1.66 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- OpticSlim 500 Business card scanner:276 x 32.5 x 222.5 mm
- SmartOffice PS286 ADF scanner:263 x 127.5 x 148 mm

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Comparison of 500, PS286
20 specifications	A Plustek OpticSlim 500 Business card scanner Model 500 View product	B Plustek SmartOffice PS286 ADF scanner Model PS286 View product
Scanning2 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers	216 x 140 mm	216 x 356 mm
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers	600 x 1200 DPI	600 x 600 DPI
Colour scanning	Yes	Yes
Input colour depth	48 bit	48 bit
Film scanning	No	No
Design2 differ
Scanner typeDiffers	Business card scanner	ADF scanner
Built-in displayDiffers	No	Yes
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Grey
Performanceidentical
Sensor type	CIS	CIS
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB port	Yes	Yes
USB versionDiffers	1.1	2.0
Standard interfacesDiffers	USB 1.1	USB 2.0
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	2.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	950 g	1.66 kg
System requirements2 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista	Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional
Minimum system requirementsDiffers	CD-ROM, USB Port, 64 MB RAM, 600 MB free HDD space, High Color graphic card	CD-ROM, USB Port, 256 MB RAM, 800 MB free HDD space, High Color graphic card
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	276 x 32.5 x 222.5 mm	263 x 127.5 x 148 mm
Scan timeKnown for one	14.5 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC, UL/cUL, TUV	CB, CE, FCC, UL/cUL, C-Tick
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A3

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