Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 33identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (2.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer has 53 g more weight than the Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer (236 g vs 183 g). The Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer has 3 mm more width than the Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer (79 mm vs 76 mm). Only the Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer has RFID reader. Display resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels on the Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer, 1280 x 720 pixels on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer.

  • Display resolution
    • EC55 handheld mobile computer:720 x 1280 pixels
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • EC55 handheld mobile computer:2.2 GHz
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1.8 GHz
  • Processor family
    • EC55 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon
  • Processor model
    • EC55 handheld mobile computer:SD660
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:660
  • Product colour
    • EC55 handheld mobile computer:Black, Grey, White
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:Black
  • RFID reader
    • EC55 handheld mobile computer:Yes
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:No
  • Weight
    • EC55 handheld mobile computer:183 g
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:236 g
  • Width
    • EC55 handheld mobile computer:76 mm
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:79 mm

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Comparison of EC55, TC21
70 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonal12.7 cm (5")12.7 cm (5")
Display resolutionDiffers720 x 1280 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Memory1 differ
Internal memory3 GB3 GB
Flash memory32 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card size128 GB128 GB
Processor3 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor familyDiffersQualcommSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffersSD660660
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
Number of cores88
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.05.0
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)YesYes
Security algorithmsDiffersAES, EAP, EAP-TTLS, WPA, WPA2EAP-PWD, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIP
Data networkKnown for oneGSM, LTE, UMTSUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)YesYes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GLONASSYesYes
BeiDouKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)13 MP13 MP
Second cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in flashKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
SpeakersMonoMono
Voice recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Grey, WhiteBlack
Barcode readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RFID readerDiffersYesNo
Scanner typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1D/2D
Google Mobile Services (GMS) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Vibrating alertKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drop proofYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeIP67IP67
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Push-to-Talk (PTT)YesYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS 2011/65/EU; 2015/863 REACH SVHC 1907/2006
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
MagnetometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system version1010
Operating system upgradeableYesYes
Poweridentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 h
Battery recharge time (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers183 g236 g
WidthDiffers76 mm79 mm
DepthDiffers11.8 mm13.7 mm
HeightDiffers154.5 mm158 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)-10 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4180 mAh3100 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8471300084713000

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