Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer vs Zebra TC27 handheld mobile computer

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 26identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra TC27 handheld mobile computer has 5 GB more internal memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (8 GB vs 3 GB). The Zebra TC27 handheld mobile computer has 96 GB more flash memory than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (128 GB vs 32 GB). The Zebra TC27 handheld mobile computer has 0.3 GHz more processor frequency than the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer (2.1 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Display diagonal: 12.7 cm (5") on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer, 15.2 cm (6") on the Zebra TC27 handheld mobile computer. Display resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels on the Zebra TC21 handheld mobile computer, 1080 x 2160 pixels on the Zebra TC27 handheld mobile computer.

  • Display diagonal
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:12.7 cm (5")
    • TC27 handheld mobile computer:15.2 cm (6")
  • Display resolution
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1280 x 720 pixels
    • TC27 handheld mobile computer:1080 x 2160 pixels
  • Internal memory
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
    • TC27 handheld mobile computer:8 GB
  • Flash memory
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:32 GB
    • TC27 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
  • Maximum memory card size
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:128 GB
    • TC27 handheld mobile computer:2 TB
  • Processor frequency
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:1.8 GHz
    • TC27 handheld mobile computer:2.1 GHz
  • Processor family
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:Snapdragon
    • TC27 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
  • Bluetooth version
    • TC21 handheld mobile computer:5.0
    • TC27 handheld mobile computer:5.2

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Comparison of TC21, TC27
78 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers12.7 cm (5")15.2 cm (6")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1080 x 2160 pixels
DisplayKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 cd/m²
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB8 GB
Flash memoryDiffers32 GB128 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCMicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers128 GB2 TB
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor familyDiffersSnapdragonQualcomm
Processor modelKnown for one660Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.05.2
Security algorithmsKnown for oneEAP-PWD, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, WEP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-AES, WPA2-TKIPUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
SIM card typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNanoSIM + eSIM
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G, 4G, 5G, LTE
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GPS Performanceidentical
GalileoKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs13 MP16 MP
Second cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Audio1 differ
SpeakersDiffersMonoYes
Voice recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise-cancelingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Barcode readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RFID readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP67IP65, IP68
CertificationKnown for oneRoHS 2011/65/EU; 2015/863 REACH SVHC 1907/2006Unknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MagnetometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Pressure sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system versionKnown for one10Unknown — 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 & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one236 gUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers79 mm76.3 mm
DepthDiffers13.7 mm12.5 mm
HeightDiffers158 mm165 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers3100 mAh5200 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84713000Unknown — not stated by the source

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