Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 15identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer has 3 GB more internal memory than the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer (6 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer has 96 GB more flash memory than the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer has 3,830 more processor model than the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer (4490 vs 660). Only the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer has built-in camera. Display diagonal: 10.2 cm (4") on the Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer, 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer.

  • Display diagonal
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:10.2 cm (4")
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
  • Display resolution
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:800 x 480 pixels
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Touch technology
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:Dual-touch
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:Multi-touch
  • Internal memory
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:6 GB
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:3 GB
  • Flash memory
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:32 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:2 TB
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:128 GB
  • Processor family
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon
  • Processor model
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:4490
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:660

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Comparison of MC34, TC21-HC
65 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers10.2 cm (4")12.7 cm (5")
Display resolutionDiffers800 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Touch technologyDiffersDual-touchMulti-touch
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB3 GB
Flash memoryDiffers128 GB32 GB
Flash memory typeKnown for oneUFSUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers2 TB128 GB
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffersQualcommSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffers4490660
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one5G, GSM, LTEUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTEUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.0
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEAP-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
GalileoKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersNoYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 MP
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
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 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
RFID readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanner typeKnown for one1D/2DUnknown — not stated by the source
Phone functionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Vibrating alertKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drop proofKnown for one180 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP67
Sensorsidentical
MagnetometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Proximity sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11
Poweridentical
Battery voltageKnown for one3.6 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers528 g239 g
WidthDiffers73.5 mm79 mm
DepthDiffers208.5 mm13.7 mm
HeightDiffers165.3 mm156 mm
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers7000 mAh3400 mAh

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