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Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 vs Epson WorkForce ES-580W

Head-to-head comparison based on trust scores, features, pricing, and real user feedback.

Our pick: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 (Trust Score 9.4 vs 9.2)

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600

Fujitsu

$369.00 – $449.00

9.4

Excellent

Best Overall

Pros

+40 ppm duplex scanning speed
+4.3-inch touchscreen with one-touch profiles
+Excellent OCR and PDF creation

Cons

−Premium price point
−Bulkier than portable alternatives

Don't buy if

⚠ The bundled ScanSnap Home software replaces older ScanSnap Manager and requires a fresh installation.

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Epson WorkForce ES-580W

Epson

$349.00 – $429.00

9.2

Excellent

Runner-Up

Pros

+100-page ADF for large batch scanning
+Direct scan to cloud without a PC
+4.3-inch color touchscreen

Cons

−Slower than the ScanSnap iX1600
−Occasional paper feed issues with mixed sizes

Don't buy if

⚠ The auto document feeder can misalign pages if documents of significantly different sizes are mixed.

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Score Comparison

Metric	Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600	Epson WorkForce ES-580W
Trust Score	9.4 ✓	9.2
Expert Score	9.5 ✓	9.4
User Sentiment	9.6 ✓	9.3
Value Score	8.8 ✓	8.0
Complaint Risk	9.0 ✓	9.3
Price	$369.00 – $449.00	$349.00 – $429.00

The Verdict

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1600 wins this comparison with a Trust Score of 9.4 vs 9.2. It's rated "Best Overall" and scores higher across the majority of our evaluation criteria. However, the Epson WorkForce ES-580W may be a better fit depending on your specific priorities — check the pros and cons above.

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