Vupoint ST 470

Product	Images / Minute	Resolution	Connectivity	Duplex Scanning	ADF Tray	Weight	Price
Vupoint ST 470	6 IPM	1200 DPI	Hi-Speed USB 2.0	No	No	2.8 lb. (1.27 kg)	Click for more info

The Vupoint ST470 magic wand portable scanner is a portable handheld scanner. It comes with a handheld wand and an autofeed docking station that enables the scanner to be sheetfed. This device is a portable scanner with color LCD display (Like all 2020 office electronics should). There aren’t many portable scanners with a color LCD on the market and it is a big advantage. It supports SD card storage which can allow you to save the scans into a micro SD card (MicroSD card is included with an adapter).

It can scan 6 images per minute when it is auto feeding the papers but the speed is much faster when you use it as a wand. It comes with a very high image resolution of up to 1200dpi. In terms of size, it is 10.5 in. x 1.1 in. x 1.5 in. (26.6 x 2.7 x 3.8 cm) and weighs 2.8 lb. (1.27 kg) when docked. The handheld wand is smaller and lighter.

This document scanner can scan paper sizes of up to A4 size. Its maximum document size is 8.5 in. x 125 in. (215 x 3175 mm) hence, it can scan images and documents that are as long as 125 inches. One of its greatest features is the ability to scan bound documents such as books without having to rip the papers. It supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity.

This portable wand scanner comes with some features that boost its efficiency and image quality, making it great for photos and documents. The features include automatic color detection, automatic image cropping and optical character recognition (OCR).

Without the OCR app, this magic wand portable handheld scanner can only output JPEG and PDF file formats, but if you use the ABBYY app you can convert to DOC, XLS, TXT and RTF. This mobile scanner is compatible with Mac and PC and you connect it to your desktop through the supplied usb cable to download the images. It will show up like a USB flash drive on your computer.

The scanner does not offer duplex scanning and it does not come with an ADF tray but when you are using it in wand mode, you don’t need it since the handheld wand is not sheetfed. Basically you move your hand across the document. In the package you will also find a hard case and instructions in the form of the user manual.

If you are looking for a scanner that is both sheetfed and handheld, then this portable document scanner can be a great choice since it comes with a handheld wand and a sheetfed docking station. You can use the wand to scan bound documents such as books and the docking station for scanning images and documents that are not bound. It can be a great receipt scanner too.

VuPoint Magic Wand

Product	Images / Minute	Resolution	Connectivity	Duplex Scanning	ADF Tray	Weight	Price
VuPoint Magic Wand	40 IPM	600 dpi	Hi-Speed USB 2.0	No	No	0.47 lb. (0.21 kg)	Click for more info

This is the VuPoint Magic Wand portable scanner kit also known as the PDS ST-415. It weighs 0.47 lb. (0.21 kg) only, so it’s quite a lightweight design. This means that you can carry it wherever you go and use it as needed. In terms of size, it measures 10 in. x 1.2 in. x 1.1 in. (25.4 x 3 x 2.8 cm). It may be small but it’s a full A4 scanner. It supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity.

This is also a portable scanner with autofeed docking. The system is very similar to the ST-470 and they only differ in specs.

It also supports SD card storage which can enable you to scan directly into an SD card or a micro SD using an adapter. VuPoint solutions were also nice enough to provide an 8gb microsd card in the package. This too has an LCD screen like the ST-470 but a smaller one. Remember that you need to place the document on a flat surface for the handheld document scanner to work properly.

This wand scanner can scan a variety of documents up to A4 size. Since it is not sheetfed, it can easily scan bound documents such as books without having to rip pages. Its maximum document size is 8.5 inches wide x 98 inches in length (215 x 2489 mm). It has a speed of 40 images per minute. It has a resolution of 600 dpi.

This handheld magic wand scanner comes with several features that boost its efficiency. The features include automatic image cropping and optical character recognition software (OCR). The OCR software enables the scanner to create digital files and PDF formats that are searchable and editable. It does not have an ADF tray.

If you are planning to scan books and other bound documents, the VuPoint Magic Wand can be a great choice as a photo scanner, book scanner and A4-size document scanner. It can be used to scan virtually anything including surfaces and fabrics. This is a document scanner for PC and Mac. It’s too bad that this scanner is not a portable wireless scanner as it only connects through USB cable and a USB 2.0 connection. The USB port is good on the PDS ST-415 2-in-1 portable scanner portable scanner, but wireless is a must. It uses AA batteries, so it would be a good idea to purchase a rechargeable battery. Before you choose between this and the ST-470 portable photo scanner, we would suggest to check latest prices on Amazon because differences might make one magic wand photo document scanner or the other more attractive.

VuPoint InstaScan Pro

Product	Images / Minute	Resolution	Connectivity	Duplex Scanning	ADF Tray	Weight	Price
VuPoint InstaScan Pro	8 IPM	1200 DPI	Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, USB 1.0/1.1	No	No	1.2 lb. (0.54 kg)	Click for more info

The VuPoint InstaScan Pro is a wireless, lightweight, handheld, portable scanner. It is very small in size, measuring 11 in. x 1.5 in. x 1.8 in. (27.9 x 3.8 x 4.5 cm) and weighing 1.2 lb. (0.54 kg). It supports built-in Wi-Fi (Like all office products should), USB 2.0, USB 1.0/1.1 connectivity. This means that it is a wireless scanner and this device scans documents and photos directly to any device via a wireless connection. It also supports SD card storage.

This A4 images scanner has a maximum document size of 8.5 in. x 130 in. (215 x 3302 mm). This means that it can scan documents that are as long as 130 inches. It is sheetfed and can scan up to 8 images per minute. It comes with a very high resolution of 1200dpi. You can get great scans at 300 dpi, a resolution of 1200 dpi is excellent.

This image scanner offers several features such as automatic color detection, automatic image cropping and optical character recognition (OCR) which allow you to scan files and create searchable PDF files that contain the documents and images. It does not come with an ADF tray but it is nothing to worry about since it could compromise the scanner’s weight and portability.

If you are looking for a simple sheetfed handheld scanner, the VuPoint InstaScan Pro can be a great choice. It is also wireless which is its greatest advantage over all the other scanners in this category. If you want to find out more about what differentiates these scanners, you can check out our comparison table.

Which is the Best Portable Wand Scanner?

These are great portable wand scanners. They may not be as powerful and advanced as most office scanners but they have the advantage of being easy to carry and use. Of the three scanners, the best wand scanner is the Vupoint ST 470. This is because it comes with a handheld wand that I can use to scan bound documents as well as a sheetfed docking station that I can use to scan individual pages. Sheet fed scanners are much more productive with their auto document feeder and the docking station makes complete sense. It is portable and it supports SD memory card storage. It may not have advanced features such as duplex scanning, automatic deskew and background cleaning but it is very handy and efficient. Remember, when picking a scanner, it is important to look at your needs and choose one that best meets them and also check the price on amazon for all three as they can change periodically.

But if you don’t want to limit yourself to vupoint magic wand handheld scanners, worthy mentions are also the Doxie Go Se Wifi, a great wireless color scanner, the Honsdom portable scanner, the Epson Workforce DS-40 wireless portable scanner, the Aibecy Portable Handheld Wand Scanner, the FlipPal mobile document scanner, the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300i, brother ds-640, aibecy portable handheld wand wireless document scanner.

You can check out our other reviews on document scanners and flatbed scanners. You can also check prices for each of these portable scanners by clicking on the “More info” link.