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

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 3identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Scanner type
    • MS3-1D RF:1D
    • MS3-2D Pocket:1D/2D
  • Sensor type
    • MS3-1D RF:Laser
    • MS3-2D Pocket:CMOS
  • Connectivity technology
    • MS3-1D RF:Wired & Wireless
    • MS3-2D Pocket:Wireless
  • Standard interfaces
    • MS3-1D RF:RF Wireless, USB
    • MS3-2D Pocket:Bluetooth, RF Wireless, USB
  • Wireless range
    • MS3-1D RF:50 m
    • MS3-2D Pocket:60 m
  • International Protection (IP) code
    • MS3-1D RF:IP54
    • MS3-2D Pocket:IP42
  • Protection features
    • MS3-1D RF:Shock resistant
    • MS3-2D Pocket:Drop proof
  • Print contrast
    • MS3-1D RF:35%
    • MS3-2D Pocket:25%

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Comparison of MS3-1D RF, MS3-2D Pocket
46 specifications
Scanning3 differ
TypeHandheld bar code readerHandheld bar code reader
Scanner typeDiffers1D1D/2D
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-EITF-6, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF-14, ISBN, Code 11, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), GS1 DataBar, Matrix 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Code 128, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code 39, UPC-A, UPC-E, Codabar, Standard 2 of 5, MSI-Plessey, Plessey, Code 93, GS1 Composite
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 angleKnown for one0 - 35°Unknown — not stated by the source
Pitch reading angleKnown for one0 - 65°Unknown — not stated by the source
Yaw reading angleKnown for one0 - 65°Unknown — not stated by the source
2D (matrix & stacked) barcodes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePDF417, Data Matrix, QR Code, Han Xin, Aztec Code, MaxiCode
Optical sensor resolution (W x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 pixels
Working distance rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 2000 mm
Horizontal field of viewKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source74°
Vertical field of viewKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56°
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWired & WirelessWireless
Standard interfacesDiffersRF Wireless, USBBluetooth, RF Wireless, USB
Wireless rangeDiffers50 m60 m
Performance4 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialDiffersAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC)
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP54IP42
Protection featuresDiffersShock resistantDrop proof
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Print contrastDiffers35%25%
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery voltageKnown for one3.7 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Charging timeKnown for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionDiffers50 mA121 mA
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers79.5 mm155 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm90 mm
HeightDiffers87.8 mm55 mm
WeightDiffers165 g150 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Drop resistanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 m
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, Mac
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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