Product comparison · 2 barcode readers

Zebra DS2208 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White vs Zebra DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 8identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Sensor type
    • DS2208 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:LED
    • DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black:Photo diode
  • Wavelength
    • DS2208 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:645 nm
    • DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black:617 nm
  • Tilt reading angle
    • DS2208 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:-65 - 65°
    • DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black:0 - 360°
  • Pitch reading angle
    • DS2208 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:-65 - 65°
    • DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black:0 - 60°
  • Connectivity technology
    • DS2208 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:Wired
    • DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black:Wired & Wireless
  • Product colour
    • DS2208 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:White
    • DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black:Black
  • Power source type
    • DS2208 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:DC, USB
    • DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black:Battery
  • Depth
    • DS2208 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:99 mm
    • DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black:107 mm

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Comparison of DS2208, DS8178-SR
39 specifications
Scanning4 differ
2D (matrix & stacked) barcodes supportedKnown for oneAztec Code, Composite Codes, Data Matrix, Han Xin, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, PDF417, QR Code, TLC-39Unknown — not stated by the source
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedKnown for oneCodabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, EAN-13, Interleaved 2 of 5, Plessey, U.P.C.Unknown — not stated by the source
Sensor typeDiffersLEDPhoto diode
Optical sensor resolution (W x H)Known for one640 x 480 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
WavelengthDiffers645 nm617 nm
Tilt reading angleDiffers-65 - 65°0 - 360°
Pitch reading angleDiffers-65 - 65°0 - 60°
Motion tolerance (cm/s)Known for one13Unknown — not stated by the source
Working distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source61 cm
Yaw reading angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 60°
Optical sensor resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 pixels
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWired & Wireless
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB, RS-232, RS-485, Keyboard wedgeUSB, RS-232, Bluetooth
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 m
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
PC connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232/USB
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersDC, USBBattery
Input voltageKnown for one4.5 - 5.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one250 mAUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 h
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers99 mm107 mm
HeightDiffers165 mm168 mm
WeightDiffers161.6 g235.3 g
Packaging dataidentical
Charging baseKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 mAh

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