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Premier MS3-1D RF vs Premier MS3-2D Desktop

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 6identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Type
    • MS3-1D RF:Handheld bar code reader
    • MS3-2D Desktop:Fixed bar code reader
  • Scanner type
    • MS3-1D RF:1D
    • MS3-2D Desktop:2D
  • Sensor type
    • MS3-1D RF:Laser
    • MS3-2D Desktop:CMOS
  • Tilt reading angle
    • MS3-1D RF:0 - 35°
    • MS3-2D Desktop:0 - 360°
  • Pitch reading angle
    • MS3-1D RF:0 - 65°
    • MS3-2D Desktop:0 - 45°
  • Yaw reading angle
    • MS3-1D RF:0 - 65°
    • MS3-2D Desktop:0 - 60°
  • Connectivity technology
    • MS3-1D RF:Wired & Wireless
    • MS3-2D Desktop:Wired
  • Standard interfaces
    • MS3-1D RF:RF Wireless, USB
    • MS3-2D Desktop:USB

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Comparison of MS3-1D RF, MS3-2D Desktop
38 specifications
Scanning7 differ
TypeDiffersHandheld bar code readerFixed bar code reader
Scanner typeDiffers1D2D
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedDiffersCodabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 25 (IR 2 of 5), Code 25 (non-IR 2 of 5), Code 32, Code 39, Code 93, EAN 128, EAN-13, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), JAN, MSI, UPC-A, UPC-ECodabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 32, Code 39, Code 93, EAN 128, EAN-13, EAN-8, GS1 DataBar, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), ISBN, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, Matrix 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E
Sensor typeDiffersLaserCMOS
Scanner resolutionKnown for one4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Working distanceKnown for one60 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Read rate (max)Known for one120 reads/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Tilt reading angleDiffers0 - 35°0 - 360°
Pitch reading angleDiffers0 - 65°0 - 45°
Yaw reading angleDiffers0 - 65°0 - 60°
2D (matrix & stacked) barcodes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAztec Code, Data Matrix, Micro QR Code, PDF417, QR Code
Optical sensor resolution (W x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 pixels
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWired
Standard interfacesDiffersRF Wireless, USBUSB
Wireless rangeKnown for one50 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC)
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP54IP52
Protection featuresShock resistantShock resistant
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Print contrastDiffers35%30%
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersBatteryAC
Battery voltageKnown for one3.7 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Charging timeKnown for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionDiffers50 mA200 mA
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.45 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers79.5 mm107.8 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm114.1 mm
HeightDiffers87.8 mm156.3 mm
WeightDiffers165 g230 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 85%20 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)20 - 85%20 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one1500 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLinux, Android, Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, MAC

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