Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra HC20 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 18identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer has 64 GB more flash memory than the Zebra HC20 handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 64 GB). The Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer has 0.3 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra HC20 handheld mobile computer (2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Zebra HC20 handheld mobile computer has 940 more processor model than the Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer (5430 vs 4490). Only the Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer has GPS (satellite). Only the Zebra HC20 handheld mobile computer has built-in camera.

  • Display diagonal
    • HC20 handheld mobile computer:15.2 cm (6")
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:10.2 cm (4")
  • Display resolution
    • HC20 handheld mobile computer:1080 x 2160 pixels
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:800 x 480 pixels
  • Touch technology
    • HC20 handheld mobile computer:Multi-touch
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:Dual-touch
  • Display glass type
    • HC20 handheld mobile computer:Corning Glass
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:Gorilla Glass
  • Flash memory
    • HC20 handheld mobile computer:64 GB
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
  • Processor frequency
    • HC20 handheld mobile computer:2.1 GHz
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:2.4 GHz
  • Processor model
    • HC20 handheld mobile computer:5430
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:4490
  • Data network
    • HC20 handheld mobile computer:Not supported
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:5G, GSM, LTE

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Comparison of HC20, MC34
59 specifications
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers15.2 cm (6")10.2 cm (4")
Display resolutionDiffers1080 x 2160 pixels800 x 480 pixels
Touch technologyDiffersMulti-touchDual-touch
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display glass typeDiffersCorning GlassGorilla Glass
DisplayKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one450 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory6 GB6 GB
Flash memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Flash memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUFS
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size2 TB2 TB
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor familyQualcommQualcomm
Processor modelDiffers54304490
Number of coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Network2 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)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
BluetoothYesYes
Data networkDiffersNot supported5G, GSM, LTE
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS Performance1 differ
GPS (satellite)DiffersNoYes
GLONASSKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GalileoKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersYesNo
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one16 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Built-in microphoneYesYes
SpeakersDiffersstereoMono
Number of microphonesKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueBlack
RFID readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Scanner typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1D/2D
Phone functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Vibrating alertKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drop proofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 cm
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP65, IP68Unknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MagnetometerYesYes
Proximity sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Poweridentical
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers239 g528 g
WidthDiffers76.3 mm73.5 mm
DepthDiffers12.5 mm208.5 mm
HeightDiffers165 mm165.3 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 50 °C-20 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers3800 mAh7000 mAh
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

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