Canon Canoscan LIDE 220

1544 reviews

May, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1544 reviews of Canon Canoscan LIDE 220. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability and design. The size and price also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Canon Canoscan LIDE 220 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon Canoscan LIDE 220

alaTest has collected and analyzed 179 user reviews of Canon Canoscan LIDE 220 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the design and size. The price and usability also get good feedback, but there are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon Canoscan LIDE 220

alaTest has collected and analyzed 485 user reviews of Canon Canoscan LIDE 220 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and price. There are some critical opinions about the size, while comments are divided on the reliability.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2025

Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)

Canon CanoScan LiDE220 Color Image Scanner Review

If you need to scan photographic prints and an occasional short text document, but don't need to scan film, the Canon CanoScan LiDE220 Color Image Scanner is our top pick.

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Canon CanoScan LiDE Color Image Scanners

Canon CanoScan LiDE Image Scanners : Canon, leader in imaging solutions, announced the addition of two CanoScan LiDE Color Image Scanners - the Canon LiDE 220 and LiDE 120 scanners to the current line-up. These compact, lightweight image scanners offer...

The Canon CanoScan LiDE 220 price is set at $90 USD. The CanoScan LiDE 120 price is set at $60 USD. Retail prices vary from country to country. Visit the Canon site for additional product information and availability of optional CanoScan LiDE accessories.

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : Lizz Schumer (thewirecutter.com)

The Best Cheap Scanner

After 40 hours of research, testing four units that made our final cut, we chose the Canon LiDE 220 as the best flatbed scanner for everyday users.

If you want to digitize your child’s artwork, preserve old photos on the Web, and don’t need to scan film, the $90 Canon LiDE 220 is the way to go. The LiDE 220 scans the highest quality images most consistently. It will leave little Jimmy’s drawings...

Sep, 2016

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Excellent scanner let down by erratic mac software

I upgraded to this from the 110 because the scanners are so great. I'm an illustrator and I scan print ready artwork with this scanner, but... the software for the mac is always a bit temperamental, often the scanner can't be found. I've worked out...

Feb, 2018

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Canon CanoScan LiDE 220 Mobile

Easy to set up, purchased to allow me to scan documents as searchable pdf. Software easy to use took a little time to get use to it. The manual could have done with better documentation get the best from the software but only a minor gripe.

Dec, 2017

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