Product comparison · 2 handheld mobile computers

Zebra WS50 RFID vs Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer

36specifications compared
15differ
21identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

The Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer has 2 GB more internal memory than the Zebra WS50 RFID (3 GB vs 1 GB). The Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer has 24 GB more flash memory than the Zebra WS50 RFID (32 GB vs 8 GB). The Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer has 1.1 more Bluetooth version than the Zebra WS50 RFID (5.3 vs 4.2). Display glass type: Corning Glass on the Zebra WS50 RFID, Gorilla Glass on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer. Processor family: Snapdragon on the Zebra WS50 RFID, Qualcomm on the Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer.

Display glass type
- WS50 RFID:Corning Glass
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:Gorilla Glass
Internal memory
- WS50 RFID:1 GB
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:3 GB
Flash memory
- WS50 RFID:8 GB
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:32 GB
Processor family
- WS50 RFID:Snapdragon
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:Qualcomm
Bluetooth version
- WS50 RFID:4.2
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:5.3
Antenna type
- WS50 RFID:1x1
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:2x2
Product colour
- WS50 RFID:Black, Green
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:Black
Scanner type
- WS50 RFID:1D/2D
- WS501 handheld mobile computer:2D

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Comparison of WS50 RFID, WS501
53 specifications	A Zebra WS50 RFID View product	B Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer Model WS501 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	5.08 cm (2")	5.08 cm (2")
Display resolution	460 x 460 pixels	460 x 460 pixels
Display	AMOLED	AMOLED
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive	Capacitive
Display glass typeDiffers	Corning Glass	Gorilla Glass
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	3 GB
Flash memoryDiffers	8 GB	32 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyKnown for one	2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffers	Snapdragon	Qualcomm
Number of coresKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Qualcomm
Built-in processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network4 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)
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.2	5.3
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)	Yes	Yes
Antenna typeDiffers	1x1	2x2
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes	Yes
Security algorithmsDiffers	40-bit WEP, 104-bit WEP, EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, WPA-AES, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA2-TKIP, WPA3-Personal, WPA3-SAE	EAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
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
GPS Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Green	Black
Barcode reader	Yes	Yes
RFID readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanner typeDiffers	1D/2D	2D
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedKnown for one	Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, GS1 DataBar, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5	Unknown — not stated by the source
2D (matrix & stacked) barcodes supportedKnown for one	Aztec Code, Chinese Sensible Code, Composite Codes, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC-39	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drop proof	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) code	IP65	IP65
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
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Android	Android
Operating system versionKnown for one	11	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	196 g	134 g
WidthDiffers	61 mm	62 mm
DepthDiffers	38 mm	64 mm
HeightDiffers	81 mm	28 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)	-40 - 70 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Technical detailsidentical
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (air)Known for one	15 kV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (contact)Known for one	8 kV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	9.24 Wh	1300 mAh

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