Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 20identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer has 3 GB more internal memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (6 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer has 96 GB more flash memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer has 0.6 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (2.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Only the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer has built-in camera. Only the Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer has RFID reader.

  • Display diagonal
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:10.2 cm (4")
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
  • Display resolution
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:800 x 480 pixels
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Touch technology
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:Dual-touch
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:Multi-touch
  • Internal memory
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:6 GB
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
  • Flash memory
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:32 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:2 TB
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
  • Processor frequency
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:2.4 GHz
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1.8 GHz
  • Processor family
    • MC34 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon

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Comparison of MC34, TC21
75 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers10.2 cm (4")12.7 cm (5")
Display resolutionDiffers800 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Touch technologyDiffersDual-touchMulti-touch
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB3 GB
Flash memoryDiffers128 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers2 TB128 GB
Flash memory typeKnown for oneUFSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor familyDiffersQualcommSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffers4490660
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)
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-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)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
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GPS Performanceidentical
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BeiDouKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Second cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Voice recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Barcode readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RFID readerDiffersYesNo
Google Mobile Services (GMS) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drop proofDiffers180 cmYes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP67
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS 2011/65/EU; 2015/863 REACH SVHC 1907/2006
Phone functionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
Proximity sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MagnetometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Operating system upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 h
Battery recharge time (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Battery voltageKnown for one3.6 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers528 g236 g
WidthDiffers73.5 mm79 mm
DepthDiffers208.5 mm13.7 mm
HeightDiffers165.3 mm158 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 mAh3100 mAh
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84713000

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