Product comparison · 2 barcode readers

Zebra DS8208 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Laser Black vs Zebra DS8288-SR4U2104PVW barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED Black

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 15identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Sensor type
    • DS8208 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Laser Black:Laser
    • DS8288-SR4U2104PVW barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED Black:LED
  • Power source type
    • DS8208 Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Laser Black:USB, Battery
    • DS8288-SR4U2104PVW barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D LED Black:DC

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Comparison of DS8208, DS8288-SR4U2104PVW
33 specifications
Scanning3 differ
TypeHandheld bar code readerHandheld bar code reader
Scanner type1D/2D1D/2D
2D (matrix & stacked) barcodes supportedDiffersData Matrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR Code, Han Xin, SecurPharmAztec Code, Han Xin, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, SecurPharm, TLC-39
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedDiffersCode 39, Code 128, Code 93, Code 11, PDF417, TCL39AIM-128, Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, GS1 Composite, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, GS1 Databar Limited, GS1 Databar RSS14, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), IATA, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, ISBN, ISBT 128, ISSN, ITF-14, ITF-6, MSI, MSI-Plessey, Pha
Sensor typeDiffersLaserLED
Optical sensor resolution (W x H)1600 x 1200 pixels1600 x 1200 pixels
Horizontal field of view48°48°
Vertical field of view36°36°
Light levels (direct sunlight)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 107.6 lx
Pitch reading angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 60°
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Standard interfacesRS-232, USBRS-232, USB
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)YesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Performanceidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
International Protection (IP) codeIP52IP52
Ambient lightingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print contrastKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16%
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSB, BatteryDC
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in battery
Charging port typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Battery lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source108 h
Charging timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.7 h
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight176.5 g176.5 g
WidthKnown for one69 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one105 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one165 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Drop resistanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 m
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 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 source3500 mAh

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