Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer

31specifications compared
13differ
18identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer has 0.3 more Bluetooth version than the Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer (5.3 vs 5.0). The Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer has 49 g more weight than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (183 g vs 134 g). The Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer has 14 mm more width than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (76 mm vs 62 mm). Display diagonal: 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer, 5.08 cm (2") on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels on the Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer, 460 x 460 pixels on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer.

Display diagonal
- EC55 handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.08 cm (2")
Display resolution
- EC55 handheld mobile computer:720 x 1280 pixels
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:460 x 460 pixels
Bluetooth version
- EC55 handheld mobile computer:5.0
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.3
Speakers
- EC55 handheld mobile computer:Mono
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:Yes
Product colour
- EC55 handheld mobile computer:Black, Grey, White
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:Black
International Protection (IP) code
- EC55 handheld mobile computer:IP67
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:IP65
Weight
- EC55 handheld mobile computer:183 g
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:134 g
Width
- EC55 handheld mobile computer:76 mm
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:62 mm

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Comparison of EC55, WS501
62 specifications	A Zebra EC55 handheld mobile computer Model EC55 View product	B Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer Model WS501 View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	12.7 cm (5")	5.08 cm (2")
Display resolutionDiffers	720 x 1280 pixels	460 x 460 pixels
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMOLED
Display glass typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gorilla Glass
Memoryidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor frequencyKnown for one	2.2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one	SD660	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coresKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Qualcomm
Built-in processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.0	5.3
Data networkKnown for one	GSM, LTE, UMTS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffers	AES, EAP, EAP-TTLS, WPA, WPA2	EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x2
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11mc, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11w
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GLONASSKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	13 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in flashKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
SpeakersDiffers	Mono	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey, White	Black
RFID readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeDiffers	IP67	IP65
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Barcode readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Scanner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2D
Handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sensorsidentical
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MagnetometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Proximity sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system versionKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	183 g	134 g
WidthDiffers	76 mm	62 mm
DepthDiffers	11.8 mm	64 mm
HeightDiffers	154.5 mm	28 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	4180 mAh	1300 mAh
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84713000	Unknown — not stated by the source

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