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Zebra WS50 RFID vs Zebra WS501 handheld mobile computer

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  • 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
Display1 differ
Display glass typeDiffersCorning GlassGorilla Glass
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB3 GB
Flash memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffersSnapdragonQualcomm
Number of coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQualcomm
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network4 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.25.3
Antenna typeDiffers1x12x2
Security algorithmsDiffers40-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-SAEEAP-PWD, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 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 oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreenBlack
RFID readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanner typeDiffers1D/2D2D
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedKnown for oneCodabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, GS1 DataBar, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5Unknown — not stated by the source
2D (matrix & stacked) barcodes supportedKnown for oneAztec Code, Chinese Sensible Code, Composite Codes, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, PDF417, QR Code, TLC-39Unknown — not stated by the source
Handle(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sensorsidentical
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system versionKnown for one11Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers196 g134 g
WidthDiffers61 mm62 mm
DepthDiffers38 mm64 mm
HeightDiffers81 mm28 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (air)Known for one15 kVUnknown — not stated by the source
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection (contact)Known for one8 kVUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers9.24 Wh1300 mAh

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