Canon CanoScan LiDE 400 Review
Aside from an interface redesign and a significant software upgrade, the Canon CanoScan LiDE 400 ($89.99) looks and performs a lot like its predecessor, the Editors' Choice CanoScan LiDE 220. In addition to doing a terrific job of scanning photos, though, the LiDE 400 focuses a lot more on text document scanning and processing than the previous model, making it much more adept at converting scanned text to editable text. This time around, the standout feature is the supporting software, which has made significant strides in speed and accuracy since 2015. Without question, the LiDE 400 usurps the 220's Editors' Choice.
Space-Saving Scanning
At 1.7 by 14.5 by 9.9 inches (HWD) and weighing only 3.6 pounds, the LiDE is not only the same size and girth as the LiDE 220, but also surprisingly close to the Epson Perfection V39 ($99.99 at Amazon) . In other words, neither model will take up more or less desktop real estate than the other. The LiDE 400 compensates for this with a plastic k...
The entry-level Canon CanoScan LiDE 400 is a software-rich flatbed photo scanner that also handles text documents with ease.
Vibrant photo scans; Excellent software bundle; Comes with kickstand for upright positioning; Very simple to use
Lacks mobile device and wireless support; Could be more accurate when scanning serif fonts