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Product comparison · 2 barcode readers

Vultech BC-04N barcode reader Fixed bar code reader 1D Laser Black vs Zebra DS8178-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 1identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Type
    • Fixed bar code reader
    • Handheld bar code reader
  • Scanner type
    • 1D
    • 1D/2D
  • Sensor type
    • Laser
    • LED
  • Tilt reading angle
    • 0 - 30°
    • 0 - 360°
  • Pitch reading angle
    • 0 - 65°
    • 0 - 60°
  • Yaw reading angle
    • 0 - 55°
    • 0 - 60°
  • Connectivity technology
    • Wired
    • Wired & Wireless
  • Standard interfaces
    • USB, RS-232, PS/2
    • Keyboard wedge, RS-232, USB

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37 specifications
A

Vultech

BC-04N barcode reader Fixed bar code reader 1D Laser Black

Model BC-04N

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B

Zebra

DS8178-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White

Model DS8178-HC

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Scanning8 differ
TypeDiffersFixed bar code readerHandheld bar code reader
Scanner typeDiffers1D1D/2D
2D (matrix & stacked) barcodes supportedDiffersNot supportedAztec Code, Composite Codes, Data Matrix, Han Xin, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC-39
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedDiffersCodabar, Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, EAN-8, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), Interleaved 2 of 5, JAN, MSI, U.P.C.Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, GS1 DataBar Expanded, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, Plessey, U.P.C.
Sensor typeDiffersLaserLED
WavelengthKnown for one528 nm
Tilt reading angleDiffers0 - 30°0 - 360°
Pitch reading angleDiffers0 - 65°0 - 60°
Yaw reading angleDiffers0 - 55°0 - 60°
Read rate (max)Known for one20 reads/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWired & Wireless
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB, RS-232, PS/2Keyboard wedge, RS-232, USB
Wireless rangeKnown for one100 m
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP42
Housing materialKnown for oneAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
CertificationKnown for oneCE, CEE
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSBBattery
Battery typeKnown for oneBuilt-in battery
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one1
Number of reads per chargeKnown for one65000
Battery lifeKnown for one83 h
Input voltage5 V5 V
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one66 mm
DepthKnown for one107 mm
HeightKnown for one168 mm
WeightDiffers180 g235 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °C
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one2500 mAh
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84716070
Packaging dataidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS

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