8 best portable scanners for hybrid workers
If you’re a busy worker on the go, having reliable devices that you can rely on during long train rides and lagging wifi and something you can carry around safely is a must.
That’s where portable scanners come in. These can be stored in any bag or briefcase, helping you scan and upload documents and share them with colleagues, no matter where you are.
These are designed to be small, compact, and slim for mobile use, connecting easily to any device. Are you looking for the perfect portable scanner for your hybrid job? We’ve listed some of our 8 best mobile scanners so you can find the perfect one for you.
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1. Brother DS-740D A4 Portable Scanner
- Resolution: 600 dpi
- Speed: 15 ppm
- Compatibility: Windows & Mac
The perfect scanner for professionals who are constantly moving about, the Brother DS-740D A4 Portable Scanner is lightweight and compact, ideal for people who need to frequently scan paper documents or receipts.
Its duplex scanning capabilities make it a customer favourite, as it offers 2-sided scanning of up to 15 pages per minute. If you need to scan a lot of documents at once, this is a great time saver and is easy to use with its smooth u-path paper feed system.
Just connect it to a computer with a usb cable to power it on, and you’re good to go! It also offers wireless connectivity for those who need a bit more flexibility. For this reason, it’s also a great option for small home offices, since it’ll fit neatly in any corner and doesn’t require a complicated setup.
2. Epson DS-70 Compact & Portable A4 Scanner
Slim and easy to transport, the Epson DS-70 Compact & Portable A4 Scanner is perfect for the modern worker who is looking for something simple that will get the job done.
With USB connectivity you can scan from anywhere in the world and documents up to 1.8m in size, making it ideal for artists, architects, or those who need to scan large documents and blueprints.
Since it’s lightweight and has scanning speeds of up to 5.5 seconds per page, it really is a must-have for people who work hybrid and need something quick and reliable. Plus, it comes with Document Capture Pro 2, Epson Scan 2.0, and TWAIN driver support software, making it a small powerhouse.
3. Brother DS-940DW Portable A4 Wireless Scanner
A popular choice for workers on the go, the Brother DS-940DW Portable A4 Wireless Scanner is a great portable A4 scanner, with duplex scanning and a simple, lightweight design.
The best thing about this scanner is that it comes with a rechargeable battery. If you’re out working and you run out of power, you can simply charge it back up and use it. It also takes away the trouble of plugging it into a wall to use it since it runs off a battery.
It also offers a USB 3.0 connection and wireless connectivity. You can scan multi-page documents in a flash, and it comes with built-in software programmes that allow you to customise your scanning experience so it meets all of your needs.
4. IRIScan Anywhere 6 Wifi A4 Portable Scanner
One of the best scanners on offer, our IRIScan Anywhere 6 Wifi A4 Portable Scanner offers freedom to wirelessly scan anywhere for those who work hybrid.
This device is truly compact and lightweight (around 630g) with a built-in lithium-ion battery, so you can scan documents anywhere without needing a computer or power socket. Just plug it into your computer with a USB cable, or transfer scans via Wi-Fi to your laptop, tablet or phone.
With fast A4 duplex scanning, it can scan up to 12 pages per minute, ideal for scanning and uploading contracts, letters, and multi-page documents. Plus, it’s also great for business cards and photos, perfect for the modern professional.
5. Epson WorkForce ES-C320W A4 Document Scanner
- Resolution: 600 dpi
- Speed: 30 ppm
- Compatibility: Window, macOS, Linux, Chromebook
One of our fastest and most capable portable scanners, the Epson WorkForce ES-C320W A4 Document Scanner is a small force to be reckoned with.
While it’s not as slim and easy to carry around with you as the other scanners on the list, it does come with a 20 sheet ADF, A3 stitching, and a U-turn path so sheets feed up and back down without increasing the space it needs.
Since it's slightly bigger, it would be ideal for those who work from coffee shops or people who work from home in a small office. You can use it to scan passports, booklets, and thicker documents up to 5 mm.
On top of that, it includes a range of photo editing and clean-up tools to sharpen text and remove creases or punch holes from scans. It’s also made from up to 30% recycled plastic and uses very little power consumption.
6. Colortrac SmartLF Scan 36 Portable A0 Scanner
The Colortrac SmartLF Scan 36 is basically a full-blown A0 scanner you can throw in the back of the car in a safe, lockable case and take on site or bring with you when travelling.
It has a built-in pop-up control panel, so you can control and adjust the settings. You get crisp results at up to 600 dpi, and it saves straight to PDF, JPEG or TIFF, either into its own internal memory, onto a USB stick, to a connected PC, or into a network folder.
This large-format scanner is designed for technical plans, documents, and drawings up to A0, so it’s ideal for architects, surveyors, and construction teams who need accurate scans away from the office.
It uses Colortrac’s SingleSensor technology, which relies on one continuous CIS sensor rather than lots of smaller ones, preventing misalignment and poor scans.
7. ScanSnap iX100 Portable Scanner
Perfect for on-the-go scanning, the ScanSnap iX100 Portable Scanner is a great way to stay connected to colleagues and tasks while working outside of the office.
Portable and lightweight, it’s easy to carry around and simple to operate, without any complicated setup. This battery-powered device offers reliability when you need it and scans up to 15 pages per minute from its single-sheet feed.
You can scan straight to a PC or Mac and send files to destinations like email, Google Drive, SharePoint and Dropbox with very little faff. With useful software, the ScanSnap suite handles the capture side, while ScanSnap Organiser helps you file and find your paperwork afterwards.
With just one-touch operation, it’s designed to make your task list easier to manage.
8. Canon ImageFormula R10 Portable A4 Scanner
The Canon ImageFormula R10 Portable A4 Scanner is one of the best portable scanners you’ll find. Its lightweight design makes it easy to carry about, while it uses little power, producing up to 500 scans per day!
With a 20 feet sheeder capacity and powered by USB, it’s a popular choice for home offices, classrooms, and those who work remotely. Its simple sheet-fed design is ideal for scanning everyday paperwork, contracts, and letters.
Canon bundles it with CaptureOnTouch Lite software, which makes one-touch scanning straightforward and lets you turn documents into editable PDFs, JPGs, and bitmaps or send them straight to your PC, mobile, or favourite cloud tools like Google Drive, Dropbox, and email.
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