Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra MC55E0-HM0S3QQA9US-U handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 9identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer has 2.488 GB more internal memory than the Zebra MC55E0-HM0S3QQA9US-U handheld mobile computer (3 GB vs 0.512 GB). The Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer has 30 GB more flash memory than the Zebra MC55E0-HM0S3QQA9US-U handheld mobile computer (32 GB vs 2 GB). The Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer has 96 GB more maximum memory card size than the Zebra MC55E0-HM0S3QQA9US-U handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 32 GB). Display diagonal: 8.89 cm (3.5") on the Zebra MC55E0-HM0S3QQA9US-U handheld mobile computer, 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 640 x 480 pixels on the Zebra MC55E0-HM0S3QQA9US-U handheld mobile computer, 1280 x 720 pixels on the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer.

  • Display diagonal
    • MC55E0-HM0S3QQA9US-U handheld mobile computer:8.89 cm (3.5")
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
  • Display resolution
    • MC55E0-HM0S3QQA9US-U handheld mobile computer:640 x 480 pixels
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
  • Touchscreen type
    • MC55E0-HM0S3QQA9US-U handheld mobile computer:Resistive
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:Capacitive
  • Internal memory
    • MC55E0-HM0S3QQA9US-U handheld mobile computer:0.512 GB
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:3 GB
  • Flash memory
    • MC55E0-HM0S3QQA9US-U handheld mobile computer:2 GB
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:32 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • MC55E0-HM0S3QQA9US-U handheld mobile computer:32 GB
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:128 GB
  • Processor family
    • MC55E0-HM0S3QQA9US-U handheld mobile computer:OMAP 4
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon
  • Bluetooth version
    • MC55E0-HM0S3QQA9US-U handheld mobile computer:2.1+EDR
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:5.0

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Comparison of MC55E0-HM0S3QQA9US-U, TC21-HC
65 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers8.89 cm (3.5")12.7 cm (5")
Display resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
DisplayKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeDiffersResistiveCapacitive
External displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.512 GB3 GB
Flash memoryDiffers2 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHCMicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers32 GB128 GB
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffersOMAP 4Snapdragon
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source660
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
Number of coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR5.0
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersAES, CCX v4, FIPS 140-2, LEAP, PEAP, SSL/TLS, TKIP, TTLS, WEP, WPA2EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3-EAP, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAE
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs8 MP13 MP
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in flashKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Second cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Built-in microphoneYesYes
SpeakersKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 2.0 ports quantity11
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteBlack, White
Barcode readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedKnown for oneCode 39Unknown — not stated by the source
Vibrating alertKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drop proofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP64IP67
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL/cUL 60950-1, IEC/EN60950-1Unknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Proximity sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Embedded Handheld 6.5Android
Operating system versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11
Poweridentical
Battery voltageKnown for one3.7 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers365 g239 g
WidthDiffers78 mm79 mm
DepthDiffers37 mm13.7 mm
HeightDiffers149 mm156 mm
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)-10 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers3600 mAh3400 mAh
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

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