The catch
Brother ADS-4300N
No Wi-Fi, which matters where there is no Ethernet run.
Side by side
Brother ADS-4300N vs ADS-4700W: 4700W gives Wi-Fi placement options and visible destinations
Quick verdict
A wired scan station with a short list of routine jobs suits the ADS-4300N. The ADS-4700W is the better pick if users need to see a menu of destinations or the scanner has to connect over Wi-Fi.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Wi-Fi matters only where the location calls for it
Ethernet is on both scanners. If the scanner already sits next to a network outlet, wireless on the ADS-4700W adds little to the connection. If it has to be moved near the filing cabinet or the incoming mail, Wi-Fi gives you a useful alternative, though it does not promise stronger reception.
Where this comes from
Wi-Fi on the ADS-4700W uses the 2.4 GHz band. Try the spot you intend to use and check network access there.
The catch
Brother ADS-4700W
Ethernet is available, but its Wi-Fi runs on 2.4 GHz.
Brother ADS-4300N
- Why pick it
- An Ethernet cable already reaches the scan station
- A few recurring jobs account for most of your paperwork
- The catch
- No Wi-Fi, which matters where there is no Ethernet run.
Brother ADS-4700W
- Why pick it
- Each person needs to recognize their own saved destination on screen
- Where the scanner sits, there is Wi-Fi but no network cable
- The catch
- Ethernet is available, but its Wi-Fi runs on 2.4 GHz.
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What this page compares
The ADS-4700W's touchscreen and Wi-Fi can help a shared office, yet both models handle the same 80-sheet scan packet. Here is when the extras matter.
A wired scan station with a short list of routine jobs suits the ADS-4300N. The ADS-4700W is the better pick if users need to see a menu of destinations or the scanner has to connect over Wi-Fi.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A wired station running the same scan job over and over
The ADS-4300N handles both the network connection and the packet size.
- Brother ADS-4300N
- Better fit
- Brother ADS-4700W
- Good
A shared scanner with lots of named destinations
Its large touchscreen is able to display separate saved jobs.
- Brother ADS-4300N
- Caution
- Brother ADS-4700W
- Better fit
A filing area that has no Ethernet cable run
Wi-Fi is found only on the ADS-4700W.
- Brother ADS-4300N
- Not suitable
- Brother ADS-4700W
- Better fit
A single load of one hundred loose sheets
Each has a capacity of 80.
- Brother ADS-4300N
- Not suitable
- Brother ADS-4700W
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
Wi-Fi matters only where the location calls for it
Ethernet is on both scanners. If the scanner already sits next to a network outlet, wireless on the ADS-4700W adds little to the connection. If it has to be moved near the filing cabinet or the incoming mail, Wi-Fi gives you a useful alternative, though it does not promise stronger reception.
How we worked this out
Wi-Fi on the ADS-4700W uses the 2.4 GHz band. Try the spot you intend to use and check network access there.
Named jobs help once shortcuts get hard to remember
With a 4.3-inch touchscreen and up to 56 shortcuts, the ADS-4700W has room for separate people or document types. If small controls are hard for you to tell apart, look at the screen layout in the listing photos. A screen size alone does not establish large text, speech output or accessibility certification.
How we worked this out
The comparison pits selecting jobs on a visible screen against physical shortcut controls, and says nothing about anyone’s eyesight or touch accuracy.
Neither feeder can hold a 100-sheet folder
Each holds 80 suitable sheets and carries the same 40 ppm rating at Letter 300 dpi. Paying for the ADS-4700W will not make a 100-sheet folder a single-load job. If that is your requirement, look at a 100-sheet model before you spend on interface features.
How we worked this out
Rounding 100 divided by 80 up gives two loads, before any adjustment for thick or mixed media.
Option A
Brother, ADS-4300N
ADS-4300N
Wired-network scanning for routine office work, with a feeder that fits an 80-sheet packet.
- Best for
- An Ethernet cable already reaches the scan station
Facts we checked
- Wireless connection: Wi-Fi is absent
- Job interface: Shortcut controls that are physical
- On-device shortcut scope: A physical shortcut workflow
- Feeder and rate: Holds 80 sheets, 40 ppm
Option B
Brother, ADS-4700W
ADS-4700W
Several people can pick named scan jobs on the 4.3-inch screen, and nobody has to change settings on a computer.
- Best for
- Each person needs to recognize their own saved destination on screen
Facts we checked
- Wireless connection: Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz
- Job interface: On a 4.3-inch touchscreen
- On-device shortcut scope: As many as 56 shortcuts
- Feeder and rate: Holds 80 sheets, 40 ppm
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Brother ADS-4300N | Brother ADS-4700W | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless connection | No Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | Where Ethernet is a nuisance, the ADS-4700W gives you another way to place the scanner. |
| Job interface | Physical shortcut controls | 4.3-inch touchscreen | Telling apart items in a named menu can be easier than remembering shortcuts. |
| On-device shortcut scope | Physical shortcut workflow | Up to 56 shortcuts | The touchscreen model is the better fit when you have a larger set of destinations. |
| Feeder and rate | 80 sheets, 40 ppm | 80 sheets, 40 ppm | The rated feed speed, at Letter 300 dpi, is the same for both. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Brother ADS-4300N
- You won't find a large touchscreen for reviewing scans and choosing destinations.
With Brother ADS-4700W
- A 100-sheet packet still takes two loads with an 80-sheet feeder.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
The spot you use needs Wi-Fi, or your users need the job menu on the device
Go with Brother ADS-4700W. Beyond the scan engine they share, these are real additions.
The scanner remains wired and handles only a few jobs
Go with Brother ADS-4300N. With the ADS-4300N you do not pay for features that fall outside that routine.
The requirement that matters most to you is a 100-sheet single load
Neither model fits. Move up to a larger feeder.
Decision guide
How to decide
For users who need a visible menu of destinations, or a scanner that must connect over Wi-Fi, the ADS-4700W is the right choice. The ADS-4300N covers a wired scan station with a small set of routine jobs.
Wi-Fi matters only where the location calls for it
Ethernet is on both scanners. With a network outlet already next to the scanner, the ADS-4700W's wireless adds little. If the scanner has to move closer to the filing cabinet or the incoming mail, Wi-Fi gives you a useful alternative, though it doesn't promise stronger reception. The ADS-4700W's Wi-Fi band is 2.4 GHz. Test the location you have in mind, along with network access.
Named jobs help once shortcuts get hard to remember
Up to 56 shortcuts on the ADS-4700W's 4.3-inch touchscreen leave room for separate people or document types. If small controls are hard for you to tell apart, look at the screen layout in the listing photos. Screen size alone doesn't establish large text, speech output or accessibility certification. What's being compared is visible job selection against physical shortcut controls. Nothing here is claimed about anyone's eyesight or touch accuracy.
Neither feeder can hold a 100-sheet folder
Each holds 80 suitable sheets and carries the same 40 ppm rating at Letter 300 dpi. Paying for the ADS-4700W won't make a 100-sheet folder a single-load job. If that's your requirement, look at a 100-sheet model before spending on interface features. Rounding 100 divided by 80 up gives two loads, before any adjustment for thick or mixed media.
What this page can’t tell you
- Document preparation, OCR and saving time are left out of manufacturer feed ratings.
- Before you buy, confirm the supported media, the scan mode, your current operating system and the destination.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the document scanners we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Brother ADS-4300N |
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| Brother ADS-4700W |
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An Ethernet cable already reaches the scan station
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Each person needs to recognize their own saved destination on screen
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