Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra MC27BJ-2A3S2RW handheld mobile computer vs Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer

31specifications compared
14differ
17identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer has 0.3 more Bluetooth version than the Zebra MC27BJ-2A3S2RW handheld mobile computer (5.3 vs 5.0). The Zebra MC27BJ-2A3S2RW handheld mobile computer has 162 g more weight than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (296 g vs 134 g). The Zebra MC27BJ-2A3S2RW handheld mobile computer has 8 mm more width than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (70 mm vs 62 mm). Display diagonal: 10.2 cm (4") on the Zebra MC27BJ-2A3S2RW handheld mobile computer, 5.08 cm (2") on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 800 x 480 pixels on the Zebra MC27BJ-2A3S2RW handheld mobile computer, 460 x 460 pixels on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer.

Display diagonal
- MC27BJ-2A3S2RW handheld mobile computer:10.2 cm (4")
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.08 cm (2")
Display resolution
- MC27BJ-2A3S2RW handheld mobile computer:800 x 480 pixels
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:460 x 460 pixels
Display
- MC27BJ-2A3S2RW handheld mobile computer:LED
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:AMOLED
Processor family
- MC27BJ-2A3S2RW handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
Bluetooth version
- MC27BJ-2A3S2RW handheld mobile computer:5.0
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.3
Scanner type
- MC27BJ-2A3S2RW handheld mobile computer:1D/2D
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:2D
Weight
- MC27BJ-2A3S2RW handheld mobile computer:296 g
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:134 g
Width
- MC27BJ-2A3S2RW handheld mobile computer:70 mm
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:62 mm

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Comparison of MC27BJ-2A3S2RW, WS501
53 specifications	A Zebra MC27BJ-2A3S2RW handheld mobile computer Model MC27BJ-2A3S2RW View product	B Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer Model WS501 View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	10.2 cm (4")	5.08 cm (2")
Display resolutionDiffers	800 x 480 pixels	460 x 460 pixels
DisplayDiffers	LED	AMOLED
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
Display glass type	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	3 GB	3 GB
Flash memory	32 GB	32 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash), SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyKnown for one	1.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffers	Snapdragon	Qualcomm
Processor modelKnown for one	660	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturer	Qualcomm	Qualcomm
Built-in processor	Yes	Yes
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.0	5.3
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes	Yes
Security algorithmsDiffers	WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise	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
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GLONASSKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GalileoKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Performance1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Scanner typeDiffers	1D/2D	2D
Barcode readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Drop proofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP65
Sensorsidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pressure sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Android	Android
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	296 g	134 g
WidthDiffers	70 mm	62 mm
DepthDiffers	38.5 mm	64 mm
HeightDiffers	200.5 mm	28 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 50 °C	-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	3500 mAh	1300 mAh
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84713000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SpeakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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