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HP ElitePOS 2D Barcode Scanner vs Zebra DS8178-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 4identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Scanner type
    • ElitePOS 2D Barcode Scanner:2D
    • DS8178-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:1D/2D
  • Tilt reading angle
    • ElitePOS 2D Barcode Scanner:-360 - 360°
    • DS8178-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:0 - 360°
  • Pitch reading angle
    • ElitePOS 2D Barcode Scanner:-60 - 60°
    • DS8178-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:0 - 60°
  • Connectivity technology
    • ElitePOS 2D Barcode Scanner:Wired
    • DS8178-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:Wired & Wireless
  • Standard interfaces
    • ElitePOS 2D Barcode Scanner:USB
    • DS8178-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:Keyboard wedge, RS-232, USB
  • Product colour
    • ElitePOS 2D Barcode Scanner:Black
    • DS8178-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:White
  • Power source type
    • ElitePOS 2D Barcode Scanner:USB
    • DS8178-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:Battery
  • Width
    • ElitePOS 2D Barcode Scanner:125 mm
    • DS8178-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:66 mm

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Comparison of ElitePOS 2D Barcode Scanner, DS8178-HC
35 specifications
Scanning5 differ
TypeHandheld bar code readerHandheld bar code reader
Scanner typeDiffers2D1D/2D
2D (matrix & stacked) barcodes supportedDiffersAztec Code, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR CodeAztec Code, Composite Codes, Data Matrix, Han Xin, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC-39
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedDiffersCode 11, Code 128, Code 32, Code 39, Code 93, MSICodabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, GS1 DataBar Expanded, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, Plessey, U.P.C.
Sensor typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
WavelengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source528 nm
Tilt reading angleDiffers-360 - 360°0 - 360°
Pitch reading angleDiffers-60 - 60°0 - 60°
Yaw reading angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 60°
Read rate (max)Known for one30 reads/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWired & Wireless
Standard interfacesDiffersUSBKeyboard wedge, RS-232, USB
Wireless rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 m
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Cable lengthKnown for one2 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP42
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSBBattery
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in battery
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of reads per chargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65000
Battery lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 h
Input voltage5 V5 V
Power consumptionKnown for one500 mAUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers125 mm66 mm
DepthDiffers44 mm107 mm
HeightDiffers76.8 mm168 mm
WeightDiffers130 g235 g
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 mAh
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8471607084716070

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