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Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 23identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer has 5 GB more internal memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (8 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer has 96 GB more flash memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (2.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Only the Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer has RFID reader. Display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7") on the Zebra EM45 handheld mobile computer, 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer.

  • Display diagonal
    • 17 cm (6.7")
    • 12.7 cm (5")
  • Display resolution
    • 2400 x 1080 pixels
    • 1280 x 720 pixels
  • Internal memory
    • 8 GB
    • 3 GB
  • Flash memory
    • 128 GB
    • 32 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • 2 TB
    • 128 GB
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.2 GHz
    • 1.8 GHz
  • Processor family
    • Qualcomm
    • Snapdragon
  • Processor model
    • 5430
    • 660

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Zebra

EM45 handheld mobile computer

Model EM45

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Zebra

TC21 handheld mobile computer

Model TC21

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Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers17 cm (6.7")12.7 cm (5")
Display resolutionDiffers2400 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
DisplayLEDLED
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display glass typeKnown for oneGorilla Glass
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB3 GB
Flash memoryDiffers128 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers2 TB128 GB
Flash memory typeKnown for oneUFS
Processor3 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor familyDiffersQualcommSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffers5430660
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneQualcomm
Number of cores88
Built-in processorKnown for oneYes
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.0
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)YesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers40-bit WEP, 104-bit WEP, AES-CCMP, EAP-AKA, EAP-GTC, EAP-PWD, EAP-SIM, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, PEAP, TKIP, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-PersonalEAP-PWD, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIP
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIM + eSIM
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYes
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)YesYes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)YesYes
GLONASSYesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GalileoKnown for oneYes
Camera1 differ
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs50 MP13 MP
Second cameraKnown for oneYes
Video recordingKnown for oneYes
Rear camera aperture numberKnown for one1.9
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one8 MP
Front camera aperture numberKnown for one2
Maximum frame rateKnown for one30 fps
Video capture resolution (max)Known for one3840 x 2160 pixels
Audio1 differ
Built-in microphoneYesYes
SpeakersDiffersstereoMono
Voice recordingKnown for oneYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one2
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
Performance2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Barcode readerKnown for oneYes
RFID readerDiffersYesNo
Scanner typeKnown for one1D/2D
Google Mobile Services (GMS) supportedKnown for oneYes
Vibrating alertYesYes
Drop proofYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP65, IP68IP67
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYes
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for oneYes
CertificationKnown for oneRoHS 2011/65/EU; 2015/863 REACH SVHC 1907/2006
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
MagnetometerKnown for oneYes
Pressure sensorKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system versionKnown for one10
Operating system upgradeableKnown for oneYes
Poweridentical
Battery life (max)Known for one10 h
Battery recharge time (off)Known for one4 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers243 g236 g
WidthDiffers80.5 mm79 mm
DepthDiffers10.7 mm13.7 mm
HeightDiffers170.7 mm158 mm
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers18.43 Wh3100 mAh
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84713000
Technical detailsidentical
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (air)Known for one15 kV
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (contact)Known for one8 kV

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