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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
Housing materialDiffersAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC)
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP54IP52
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
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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