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Zebra DS4308 XD vs Zebra DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 8identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Working distance
    • DS4308 XD:134.6 cm
    • DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black:61 cm
  • Wavelength
    • DS4308 XD:660 nm
    • DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black:617 nm
  • Pitch reading angle
    • DS4308 XD:-65 - 65°
    • DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black:0 - 60°
  • Yaw reading angle
    • DS4308 XD:-60 - 60°
    • DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black:0 - 60°
  • Connectivity technology
    • DS4308 XD:Wired
    • DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black:Wired & Wireless
  • Power source type
    • DS4308 XD:DC
    • DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black:Battery
  • Width
    • DS4308 XD:67 mm
    • DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black:66 mm
  • Depth
    • DS4308 XD:98 mm
    • DS8178-SR Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Photo diode Black:107 mm

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Comparison of DS4308 XD, DS8178-SR
35 specifications
Scanning4 differ
Sensor typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhoto diode
Working distanceDiffers134.6 cm61 cm
WavelengthDiffers660 nm617 nm
Pitch reading angleDiffers-65 - 65°0 - 60°
Yaw reading angleDiffers-60 - 60°0 - 60°
Optical sensor resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 pixels
2D (matrix & stacked) barcodes supportedKnown for oneAztec Code, Composite Codes, Data Matrix, Han Xin, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC-39Unknown — not stated by the source
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedKnown for oneCodabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 32, Code 39, Code 93, EAN 2, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), MSI, U.P.C.Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWired & Wireless
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB, RS-232, Bluetooth
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
Performanceidentical
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP42
Protection featuresKnown for oneShock resistantUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL60950-1 2nd ed, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 2nd ed, EN60950-1/IEC60950-1 2nd ed. IEC 62471:2006, EN 62471:2008 FCC Part 15 Cl B, ICES-003 Cl B, EN55022 Cl B, EN55024, EN60601-1-2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersDCBattery
Battery lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 h
Input voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one360 mAUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers67 mm66 mm
DepthDiffers98 mm107 mm
HeightDiffers165 mm168 mm
WeightDiffers162 g235.3 g
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 mAh
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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