Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer vs Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer

31specifications compared
14differ
17identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer has 0.3 more Bluetooth version than the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer (5.3 vs 5.0). The Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer has 105 g more weight than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (239 g vs 134 g). The Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer has 17 mm more width than the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer (79 mm vs 62 mm). Display diagonal: 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer, 5.08 cm (2") on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels on the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer, 460 x 460 pixels on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer.

Display diagonal
- TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.08 cm (2")
Display resolution
- TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:460 x 460 pixels
Processor family
- TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
Bluetooth version
- TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:5.0
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.3
Product colour
- TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:Black, White
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:Black
International Protection (IP) code
- TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:IP67
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:IP65
Weight
- TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:239 g
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:134 g
Width
- TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:79 mm
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:62 mm

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Comparison of TC21-HC, WS501
57 specifications	A Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer Model TC21-HC View product	B Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer Model WS501 View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	12.7 cm (5")	5.08 cm (2")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	460 x 460 pixels
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
Display glass type	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMOLED
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	3 GB	3 GB
Flash memory	32 GB	32 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Snapdragon	Qualcomm
Processor modelKnown for one	660	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturer	Qualcomm	Qualcomm
Number of coresKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.0	5.3
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes	Yes
Security algorithmsDiffers	EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3-EAP, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAE	EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
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
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	13 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video recordingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Voice recordingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
International Protection (IP) codeDiffers	IP67	IP65
Barcode readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Scanner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2D
Drop proofKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Handle(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Proximity sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Android	Android
Operating system versionKnown for one	11	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	239 g	134 g
WidthDiffers	79 mm	62 mm
DepthDiffers	13.7 mm	64 mm
HeightDiffers	156 mm	28 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)	-10 - 50 °C	-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-30 - 70 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	3400 mAh	1300 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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