Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 27identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer has 1 more operating system version than the Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer (11 vs 10). The Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer has 56 g more weight than the Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer (239 g vs 183 g). The Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer has 3 mm more width than the Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer (79 mm vs 76 mm). Display resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels on the Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer, 1280 x 720 pixels on the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer. Processor family: Qualcomm on the Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer, Snapdragon on the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer.

  • Display resolution
    • EC55 handheld mobile computer:720 x 1280 pixels
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Processor family
    • EC55 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon
  • Processor model
    • EC55 handheld mobile computer:SD660
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:660
  • Product colour
    • EC55 handheld mobile computer:Black, Grey, White
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:Black, White
  • Operating system version
    • EC55 handheld mobile computer:10
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:11
  • Weight
    • EC55 handheld mobile computer:183 g
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:239 g
  • Width
    • EC55 handheld mobile computer:76 mm
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:79 mm
  • Depth
    • EC55 handheld mobile computer:11.8 mm
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:13.7 mm

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Comparison of EC55, TC21-HC
60 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonal12.7 cm (5")12.7 cm (5")
Display resolutionDiffers720 x 1280 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Memoryidentical
Internal memory3 GB3 GB
Flash memory32 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size128 GB128 GB
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyKnown for one2.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffersQualcommSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffersSD660660
Number of cores88
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
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
Data networkKnown for oneGSM, LTE, UMTSUnknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Security algorithmsDiffersAES, EAP, EAP-TTLS, WPA, WPA2EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3-EAP, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAE
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GLONASSKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)13 MP13 MP
Built-in flashKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MP
Video recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
SpeakersKnown for oneMonoUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
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
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Grey, WhiteBlack, White
RFID readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drop proofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeIP67IP67
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
MagnetometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Proximity sensorYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system versionDiffers1011
Operating system upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers183 g239 g
WidthDiffers76 mm79 mm
DepthDiffers11.8 mm13.7 mm
HeightDiffers154.5 mm156 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 mAh3400 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84713000Unknown — not stated by the source

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