Brother ADS-4700W Review
Remains the thinnest-evidenced product in this Top 12 after a dedicated second-pass search — all three owner-review routes (Amazon, Brother, CDW) failed to surface an exact-match numeric aggregate, unlike its ADS-4300N and ADS-4900W siblings which did.
At a Glance
This model is best suited to offices wanting a step up in ADF capacity from Brother’s entry desktop tier without paying for the ADS-4900W’s full capacity. Its strongest buying points are 80-sheet ADF, a genuine step up from the ADS-3100/4300N tier, shares Brother’s current desktop-refresh software and security features, and positioned as an excellent midrange option within its own five-model lineup.
Technical Assessment
Sitting between the ADS-4300N and ADS-4900W, the ADS-4700W matches the 4300N’s 40ppm speed and 3-year warranty while adding a larger 80-sheet ADF, keeping the same wired-plus-wireless connectivity as the rest of Brother’s 2022-refreshed desktop trio.
Performance
No standalone dedicated review was located for this exact model despite a second-pass search; the only professional evidence remains a comparison mention inside a review of a sibling model, which describes it and its four siblings collectively in strongly positive terms.
Features and Workflow
The feature set combines Duplex: Two-sided scanning in a single pass, Connectivity And Ports: USB Type-B and Type-A, built-in Wi-Fi, and Ethernet, and Warranty: 3-year standard limited warranty, plus free lifetime online/live chat/phone technical assistance. Together, these capabilities support more complete day-to-day workflows and reduce reliance on a single headline specification.
Reliability and Ownership
A dedicated three-route owner-review search (Amazon, Brother’s own store, CDW) found no exact-match numeric rating for this specific model this pass, unlike its ADS-4300N and ADS-4900W siblings, which both had retained CDW aggregates. This lowers confidence rather than merit, per the category’s scoring rules.
Buyer Fit and Trade-Offs
Best For & Key Strengths
Best For
- Offices wanting a step up in ADF capacity from Brother’s entry desktop tier without paying for the ADS-4900W’s full capacity.
Key Strengths
- 80-sheet ADF, a genuine step up from the ADS-3100/4300N tier
- Shares Brother’s current desktop-refresh software and security features
- Positioned as an excellent midrange option within its own five-model lineup
Not Ideal For & Key Trade-Offs
Not Ideal For
- Buyers who want a more thoroughly independently-reviewed model at this price point — the ADS-4300N has stronger retained evidence.
Key Trade-Offs
- No dedicated standalone review or numeric owner-review aggregate found despite a documented second-pass search
- Thinnest evidence base of any product in this Top 12
- Current US price not independently confirmed
Technical Specifications
| Adf Capacity | 80-sheet ADF, per a direct professional comparison against the 60-sheet ADS-3100/ADS-4300N |
| Positioning | Midrange tier, one of five current Brother desktop models reviewed together |
| Dimensions And Weight | 7.5 x 11.7 x 8.5 in (HWD), 6.2-6.5 lb — shared footprint across Brother’s five-model 2022 desktop refresh (ADS-3100/3300W/4300N/4700W/4900W) |
| Scan Speed | Up to 40 ppm simplex / 80 ipm duplex |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi optical; 1200 x 1200 dpi interpolated |