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Zebra DS8108 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White vs Zebra DS8178-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 18identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Wavelength
    • DS8108 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:617 nm
    • DS8178-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:528 nm
  • Connectivity technology
    • DS8108 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:Wired
    • DS8178-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:Wired & Wireless
  • Standard interfaces
    • DS8108 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:RS-232, USB, Keyboard wedge
    • DS8178-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:Keyboard wedge, RS-232, USB
  • Weight
    • DS8108 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:154 g
    • DS8178-HC Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED White:235 g

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Comparison of DS8108, DS8178-HC
34 specifications
Scanning1 differ
TypeHandheld bar code readerHandheld bar code reader
Scanner type1D/2D1D/2D
2D (matrix & stacked) barcodes supportedAztec Code, Composite Codes, Data Matrix, Han Xin, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC-39Aztec Code, Composite Codes, Data Matrix, Han Xin, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC-39
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedCodabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, GS1 DataBar Expanded, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, Plessey, 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 typeLEDLED
WavelengthDiffers617 nm528 nm
Tilt reading angle0 - 360°0 - 360°
Pitch reading angle0 - 60°0 - 60°
Yaw reading angle0 - 60°0 - 60°
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWired & Wireless
Standard interfacesDiffersRS-232, USB, Keyboard wedgeKeyboard wedge, RS-232, USB
Wireless rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 m
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
PC connectionKnown for oneRS-232/USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
International Protection (IP) codeIP42IP42
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBattery
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in battery
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of reads per chargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65000
Battery lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 h
Input voltage5 V5 V
Power consumptionKnown for one450 mAUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width66 mm66 mm
Depth107 mm107 mm
Height168 mm168 mm
WeightDiffers154 g235 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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 mAh
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8471607084716070

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