Epson WorkForce ES-580W vs Brother ADS-4300N
By Seb Clark, Editor, UniDoc Solutions·Updated
Wi-Fi and a 100-sheet feeder for desk-side use: Epson. A wired network scanner in a shared office: Brother.
Side by side
| Epson WorkForce ES-580W | Brother ADS-4300N | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £330-£400 | £328.46 |
| Speed | 35 ppm / 70 ipm | 40 ppm / 80 ipm duplex |
| Brand | Epson | Brother |
| Color | Black | Black,White |
| itemDimensions | Height 6.6 inches, Length 11.6 inches, Weight 8.157103694 pounds, Width 11.6 inches | Height 7.499985 inches, Length 8.499983 inches, Weight 5.8202037168 pounds, Width 11.791315 inches |
| PartNumber | ES-580W | ADS4300NZU1 |
| Model | ES-580W | ADS4300NZU1 |
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| Best for | High-volume workgroups — the 100-sheet feeder is the standout. | Networked office scanning — wired LAN, no PC required, broad driver support. |
Which should you buy?
Both are workgroup A4 scanners around £300–£400 that scan without a PC. The ES-580W has Wi-Fi, a 4.3-inch touchscreen and the biggest feeder in its class at 100 sheets. The ADS-4300N is wired Gigabit Ethernet only, slightly faster at 40 ppm, with an 80-sheet feeder, an ultrasonic double-feed sensor and the widest driver support (TWAIN, WIA, ISIS, SANE).
If the scanner sits on a desk and people scan to email or the cloud from it, the Epson's touchscreen and Wi-Fi are the friendlier setup. If it lives by the router and has to be rock-solid for several users scanning to network folders, the Brother.