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

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 36identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer has 1 more operating system version than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (11 vs 10). The Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer has 3 g more weight than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (239 g vs 236 g). The Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer has 2 mm more height than the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer (158 mm vs 156 mm). Product colour: Black on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer, Black, White on the Zebra TC21-HC handheld mobile computer.

  • Product colour
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:Black
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:Black, White
  • Operating system version
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:10
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:11
  • Weight
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:236 g
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:239 g
  • Height
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:158 mm
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:156 mm
  • Battery capacity
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:3100 mAh
    • TC21-HC handheld mobile computer:3400 mAh

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Comparison of TC21, TC21-HC
69 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal12.7 cm (5")12.7 cm (5")
Display resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
DisplayKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
TouchscreenYesYes
Touchscreen typeCapacitiveCapacitive
Display glass typeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Memory1 differ
Internal memory3 GB3 GB
Flash memory32 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCMicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size128 GB128 GB
Processoridentical
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familySnapdragonSnapdragon
Processor model660660
Processor manufacturerQualcommQualcomm
Number of cores88
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.05.0
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)YesYes
Security algorithmsDiffersEAP-PWD, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIPEAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3-EAP, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAE
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GLONASSKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BeiDouKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraYesYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)13 MP13 MP
Second cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video recordingYesYes
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MP
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
SpeakersKnown for oneMonoUnknown — not stated by the source
Voice recordingYesYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
Barcode readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RFID readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanner typeKnown for one1D/2DUnknown — not stated by the source
Google Mobile Services (GMS) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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) codeIP67IP67
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Push-to-Talk (PTT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneRoHS 2011/65/EU; 2015/863 REACH SVHC 1907/2006Unknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
Ambient light sensorYesYes
AccelerometerYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedAndroidAndroid
Operating system versionDiffers1011
Operating system upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Battery life (max)Known for one10 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge time (off)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers236 g239 g
Width79 mm79 mm
Depth13.7 mm13.7 mm
HeightDiffers158 mm156 mm
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)-10 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-30 - 70 °C-30 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers3100 mAh3400 mAh
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84713000Unknown — not stated by the source

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