Main trade-off
Brother ADS-4300N
No Wi-Fi for a location without an Ethernet run.
Head-to-head
Brother ADS-4300N vs ADS-4700W: 4700W adds Wi-Fi placement and visible destinations
The short answer
Choose the ADS-4300N for a wired scan station with a small set of routine jobs. Choose the ADS-4700W when users need a visible menu of destinations or the scanner must connect over Wi-Fi.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
Wi-Fi is valuable only if the location needs it
Both scanners have Ethernet. If the scanner already sits beside a network outlet, the ADS-4700W's wireless feature adds little to that connection. If it must move near the filing cabinet or incoming mail, Wi-Fi creates a useful alternative without promising stronger reception.
What this is based on
The ADS-4700W's Wi-Fi band is 2.4 GHz. Test the intended location and network access.
Main trade-off
Brother ADS-4700W
Wi-Fi uses 2.4 GHz, though Ethernet is available.
Brother ADS-4300N
- Choose it for
- You already have an Ethernet cable at the scan station
- The same few jobs cover most of your paperwork
- Main trade-off
- No Wi-Fi for a location without an Ethernet run.
Brother ADS-4700W
- Choose it for
- Different users need to identify their saved destination on screen
- The scanner location has Wi-Fi but no network cable
- Main trade-off
- Wi-Fi uses 2.4 GHz, though Ethernet is available.
About this comparison
See when the ADS-4700W's touchscreen and Wi-Fi help a shared office, and why both models handle the same 80-sheet scan packet.
Choose the ADS-4300N for a wired scan station with a small set of routine jobs. Choose the ADS-4700W when users need a visible menu of destinations or the scanner must connect over Wi-Fi.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
Wired station that repeats the same scan job
The ADS-4300N already covers the network connection and packet size.
- Brother ADS-4300N
- Better fit
- Brother ADS-4700W
- Good
Shared scanner with many named destinations
The large touchscreen can show distinct saved jobs.
- Brother ADS-4300N
- Caution
- Brother ADS-4700W
- Better fit
Filing area without an Ethernet run
Only the ADS-4700W includes Wi-Fi.
- Brother ADS-4300N
- Not suitable
- Brother ADS-4700W
- Better fit
One hundred loose sheets in a single load
The capacity is 80 on both.
- Brother ADS-4300N
- Not suitable
- Brother ADS-4700W
- Not suitable
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
Wi-Fi is valuable only if the location needs it
Both scanners have Ethernet. If the scanner already sits beside a network outlet, the ADS-4700W's wireless feature adds little to that connection. If it must move near the filing cabinet or incoming mail, Wi-Fi creates a useful alternative without promising stronger reception.
How we reached this conclusion
The ADS-4700W's Wi-Fi band is 2.4 GHz. Test the intended location and network access.
Named jobs are useful when shortcuts become hard to remember
The ADS-4700W's 4.3-inch touchscreen and up to 56 shortcuts provide room for separate people or document types. If you find small controls difficult to distinguish, inspect the screen layout in listing photos. Screen size alone does not establish large text, speech output or accessibility certification.
How we reached this conclusion
The comparison is between visible job selection and physical shortcut controls. No claim is made about individual eyesight or touch accuracy.
A 100-sheet folder still exceeds either feeder
Both hold 80 suitable sheets and share a 40 ppm rating at Letter 300 dpi. Paying for the ADS-4700W does not turn a 100-sheet folder into a single-load job. For that requirement, compare a 100-sheet model before spending on interface features.
How we reached this conclusion
Ceiling of 100 divided by 80 is two loads, before adjustments for thick or mixed media.
Choice A
Brother, ADS-4300N
ADS-4300N
Put routine office scanning on a wired network with room for an 80-sheet packet.
- Best matched use
- You already have an Ethernet cable at the scan station
Checked facts
- Wireless connection: No Wi-Fi
- Job interface: Physical shortcut controls
- On-device shortcut scope: Physical shortcut workflow
- Feeder and rate: 80 sheets, 40 ppm
Choice B
Brother, ADS-4700W
ADS-4700W
Let several people choose named scan jobs on a 4.3-inch screen without changing a computer's settings.
- Best matched use
- Different users need to identify their saved destination on screen
Checked facts
- Wireless connection: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
- Job interface: 4.3-inch touchscreen
- On-device shortcut scope: Up to 56 shortcuts
- Feeder and rate: 80 sheets, 40 ppm
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | Brother ADS-4300N | Brother ADS-4700W | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless connection | No Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | The ADS-4700W adds a placement option where Ethernet is inconvenient. |
| Job interface | Physical shortcut controls | 4.3-inch touchscreen | A named menu can be easier to distinguish than remembered shortcuts. |
| On-device shortcut scope | Physical shortcut workflow | Up to 56 shortcuts | A larger collection of destinations favors the touchscreen model. |
| Feeder and rate | 80 sheets, 40 ppm | 80 sheets, 40 ppm | Both use the same Letter 300 dpi rated feed speed. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose Brother ADS-4300N
- It has no large touchscreen for reviewing and choosing destinations.
If you choose Brother ADS-4700W
- An 80-sheet feeder still needs two loads for a 100-sheet packet.
Recommendation switch
The decision flips if...
Your location needs Wi-Fi or users need the on-device job menu
Choose Brother ADS-4700W. These are real additions beyond the shared scan engine.
The scanner stays wired and runs a small set of jobs
Choose Brother ADS-4300N. The ADS-4300N avoids paying for features outside that routine.
Your important requirement is a 100-sheet single load
Choose neither. Step to a larger feeder instead.
What matters in practice
Before you choose
What this comparison cannot tell you
- Manufacturer feed ratings do not include document preparation, OCR or saving time.
- Confirm the supported media, scan mode, current operating system and destination before purchase.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current document scanners comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
See the checked facts and calculation notes
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
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| Brother ADS-4300N |
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| Brother ADS-4700W |
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Brother ADS-4300N
You already have an Ethernet cable at the scan station
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Different users need to identify their saved destination on screen
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