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Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC53e handheld mobile computer

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 16identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC53e handheld mobile computer has 3 GB more internal memory than the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer (6 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra TC53e handheld mobile computer has 32 GB more flash memory than the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer (64 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra TC53e handheld mobile computer has 3,830 more processor model than the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer (4490 vs 660). Display diagonal: 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer, 15.2 cm (6") on the Zebra TC53e handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels on the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer, 1080 x 2160 pixels on the Zebra TC53e handheld mobile computer.

  • Display diagonal
    • 12.7 cm (5")
    • 15.2 cm (6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1280 x 720 pixels
    • 1080 x 2160 pixels
  • Internal memory
    • 3 GB
    • 6 GB
  • Flash memory
    • 32 GB
    • 64 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • 128 GB
    • 2 TB
  • Processor family
    • Snapdragon
    • Qualcomm Kryo
  • Processor model
    • 660
    • 4490
  • Bluetooth version
    • 5.0
    • 5.3

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72 specifications
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Zebra

TC21-HC handheld mobile computer

Model TC21-HC

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Zebra

TC53e handheld mobile computer

Model TC53e

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Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers12.7 cm (5")15.2 cm (6")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1080 x 2160 pixels
DisplayKnown for oneLED
Display brightnessKnown for one600 cd/m²
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB6 GB
Flash memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers128 GB2 TB
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHz
Processor familyDiffersSnapdragonQualcomm Kryo
Processor modelDiffers6604490
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneDual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz or 2.4GHz + 6GHz)
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.05.3
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 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 algorithmsDiffersEAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3-EAP, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAE40-bit WEP, 104-bit WEP, EAP-AKA, EAP-GTC, EAP-PWD, EAP-SIM, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, FIPS 140-2, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, OWE, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAE
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneYes
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneYes
GLONASSKnown for oneYes
BeiDouKnown for oneYes
GalileoKnown for oneYes
Camera2 differ
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs13 MP16 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP8 MP
Auto focusKnown for oneYes
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Video recordingKnown for oneYes
Audioidentical
Noise-cancelingKnown for oneYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one3
SpeakersKnown for oneYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Speaker powerKnown for one1 W
Voice recordingKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Barcode readerKnown for oneYes
RFID readerKnown for oneYes
Scanner typeKnown for one2D
Google Mobile Services (GMS) supportedKnown for oneYes
Vibrating alertKnown for oneYes
Drop proofKnown for oneYes
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP67IP65, IP68
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system upgradeableKnown for oneYes
Operating system versionKnown for one11
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers239 g282 g
WidthDiffers79 mm77.3 mm
DepthDiffers13.7 mm16.8 mm
HeightDiffers156 mm164.8 mm
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 50 °C-20 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers3400 mAh4680 mAh
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYes
AccelerometerKnown for oneYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneYes
Proximity sensorKnown for oneYes

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