This speedy Fujitsu model is the ideal choice if you have a lot of documents to scan (and expect to do a lot of scanning for the foreseeable future, too). It uses an intelligent scan with colour detection, auto rotation for any upside pages, and automatic skipping for blank pages, so you don’t have to waste time organising every single page. It’s also fast enough to scan up to 25 double-sided pages per minute, and it can handle sizable stacks of records, up to 50 pages at a time. Plus, we’re big fans of the minimalist design and control options (which include scanning via Wi-Fi. When done, the ScanSnap saves docs as PDFs (or other common formats), and you have an option to send them directly to popular cloud services.

Overall, it’s an excellent heavier-duty scanner, which is why it can be a little less affordable than the average office scanner. However, it is almost entirely focused on traditional document scanning as opposed to photos, receipts, or other content, so it may not be the right fit for everyone.

If your needs are smaller, and you want to avoid spending too much on a new scanner, this friendly Canon model should be much more your speed.

While this scanner is faster than earlier CanoScan scanners at 10 seconds per page, it’s still not the speediest option for those who need to scan multiple pages. However, it does include automated features that make scanning jobs more manageable, like identification options to detect the type of document digitised and quick-scan buttons for larger PDF projects. All in all, it’s a versatile scanner that’s at home on an office desk or in a private study room.

Maybe you’re looking for a heavy-duty office printer, but for less money than some models that we’ve reviewed. This WorkForce model has a middle-of-the-road price point but still provides a reliable, professional scanner with excellent specifications. These specs include scanning speeds up to 35 pages per minute (at 300 dpi), double-sided scanning, and a 50-page document feeder.

Cloud scanning options offer uploads to Drive, Evernote, SharePoint, and other common choices. You can also enable some smart scanning options like auto-cropping and blank page removal, although it’s not as feature-rich as some of our other picks. Still, the Epson WorkForce ES-500 does include features like Epson SmartScan Software that lets users organise, preview, upload, and email any scanned documents or images, which does offer value in increasing productivity.

This Brother model is ready and waiting for any assignment or demanding scanning projects in a busy office. That includes settings for all kinds of documents, including plastic cards, as well as multiple options for storing scanned pages on separate files, all on one file, or scanning directly to places like Google Drive. This scanner is speedy as well as durable, able to handle up to 40 single or double-sided pages per minute in continuous scanning mode. It features a 3.7-inch touchscreen display and has direct scanning to Evernote, Box, and Google Drive, Gigabit Ethernet, and WiFi networking, and much more.

The touchscreen control panel also provides you with a wealth of options, including a lot of essential image functions — like automatically cleaning up and de-speckling pages while removing more substantial flaws, if necessary. There’s a full set of driver options for more sophisticated business scanning setups, and enterprise-level security for protection, too. The Brother ImageCenter ADS-2800W is a professional scanner that will keep going for years, no matter how demanding the project. However, businesses should note that scanning width is innately limited, so it can’t handle especially large documents or maps.