Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer

29specifications compared
15differ
14identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer has 3 GB more internal memory than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (6 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer has 96 GB more flash memory than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer has 394 g more weight than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (528 g vs 134 g). Display diagonal: 10.2 cm (4") on the Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer, 5.08 cm (2") on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 800 x 480 pixels on the Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer, 460 x 460 pixels on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer.

Display diagonal
- MC34 handheld mobile computer:10.2 cm (4")
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.08 cm (2")
Display resolution
- MC34 handheld mobile computer:800 x 480 pixels
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:460 x 460 pixels
Internal memory
- MC34 handheld mobile computer:6 GB
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
Flash memory
- MC34 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:32 GB
Speakers
- MC34 handheld mobile computer:Mono
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:Yes
Scanner type
- MC34 handheld mobile computer:1D/2D
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:2D
Drop proof
- MC34 handheld mobile computer:180 cm
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:Yes
Weight
- MC34 handheld mobile computer:528 g
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:134 g

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Comparison of MC34, WS501
63 specifications	A Zebra MC34 handheld mobile computer Model MC34 View product	B Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer Model WS501 View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	10.2 cm (4")	5.08 cm (2")
Display resolutionDiffers	800 x 480 pixels	460 x 460 pixels
Touch technologyKnown for one	Dual-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMOLED
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	3 GB
Flash memoryDiffers	128 GB	32 GB
Flash memory typeKnown for one	UFS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	2 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor frequencyKnown for one	2.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one	4490	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coresKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Qualcomm
Built-in processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi bandDiffers	Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Data networkKnown for one	5G, GSM, LTE	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for one	LTE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.3
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)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	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
SpeakersDiffers	Mono	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance2 differ
RFID readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanner typeDiffers	1D/2D	2D
Phone functionKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vibrating alertKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drop proofDiffers	180 cm	Yes
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Barcode readerKnown 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
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MagnetometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Battery voltageKnown for one	3.6 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	528 g	134 g
WidthDiffers	73.5 mm	62 mm
DepthDiffers	208.5 mm	64 mm
HeightDiffers	165.3 mm	28 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 50 °C	-10 - 50 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	7000 mAh	1300 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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