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Zebra DS2208-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White vs Zebra DS4608-HD Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED Black

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 11identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical sensor resolution (W x H)
    • DS2208-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:640 x 480 pixels
    • DS4608-HD Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED Black:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Wavelength
    • DS2208-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:624 nm
    • DS4608-HD Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED Black:660 nm
  • Pitch reading angle
    • DS2208-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:0 - 65°
    • DS4608-HD Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED Black:-60 - 60°
  • Standard interfaces
    • DS2208-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:Keyboard wedge, RS-232, USB
    • DS4608-HD Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED Black:RS-232, USB
  • Product colour
    • DS2208-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:White
    • DS4608-HD Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED Black:Black
  • Power source type
    • DS2208-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:RS-232, USB
    • DS4608-HD Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED Black:DC
  • Input voltage
    • DS2208-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:4.5 - 5.5 V
    • DS4608-HD Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED Black:4.5-5.5 V
  • Width
    • DS2208-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:66 mm
    • DS4608-HD Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED Black:67 mm

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Comparison of DS2208-HC, DS4608-HD
30 specifications
Scanning4 differ
TypeHandheld bar code readerHandheld bar code reader
Scanner type1D/2D1D/2D
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedDiffersCodabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, EAN 128, EAN 2, EAN 5, EAN-13, EAN-8, MSI, U.P.C., UPC-A, UPC-ECodabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 32, Code 39, Code 93, GS1 DataBar, Industrial 2 of 5, MSI, Plessey
Sensor typeLEDLED
Optical sensor resolution (W x H)Differs640 x 480 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Light levels (direct sunlight)Known for one0 - 107600 lxUnknown — not stated by the source
WavelengthDiffers624 nm660 nm
Tilt reading angleKnown for one0 - 360°Unknown — not stated by the source
Pitch reading angleDiffers0 - 65°-60 - 60°
Yaw reading angleKnown for one0 - 65°Unknown — not stated by the source
2D (matrix & stacked) barcodes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAztec Code, Composite Codes, Data Matrix, Dot Code A, Han Xin, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC-39
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Standard interfacesDiffersKeyboard wedge, RS-232, USBRS-232, USB
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
International Protection (IP) codeIP52IP52
LED indicatorsYesYes
BuzzerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersRoHS EN 50581, EN 60950-1 2ed + A11 + A1 + A12 + A2:2013, IEC 60950-1 2ed + A1 + A2, UL 60950-1, CAN/ CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, IEC 62471, EN 55032 (Class B), EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B, ICES-003 Issue 6, Class B2011/65/EU, EN 50581:2012, EN IEC 63000:2018 UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07. EN 60950-1:2006/A2:2013 IEC 60950-1:2005/A2:2013 IEC 62368-1 (ed.2); EN 62368-1:2014 IEC 62471:2006 (Ed.1.0); EN 62471:2008 FCC: 47 CFR 15, B, B ICES-003 6, B, EN 55032, B, EN 55024, EN 55035, EN 60601-1-2:2015, I
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersRS-232, USBDC
Input voltageDiffers4.5 - 5.5 V4.5-5.5 V
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340 mA
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers66 mm67 mm
DepthDiffers99 mm98 mm
Height165 mm165 mm
WeightDiffers161.6 g161.9 g
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8471607084716070

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