
The reason for buying a portable document scanner is fairly straightforward. And thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi and battery, you can use it almost anywhere-even with a phone or tablet.

It combines scan speeds usually found on full-size scanners with extremely accurate text recognition. Read the full article here.Īfter putting in more than 100 hours for research and hands-on testing since 2013, we think the Epson ES-300W is the best portable document scanner for digitizing documents without taking up half of a desktop. When readers choose to buy The Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, it may earn affiliate commissions that support its work.

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