Comparison between Zebra DS2208 and Datalogic QD2500 entry level barcode scanner

Let compare 2 basic specification for 2 most popular retail barcode scanner in Malaysia.

	Zebra DS2208-SR7U2100SGW	Datalogic QD2500-BKK1S	Comment
Camera Specification	640x480 pixel	1280x800 pixel	Datalogic QD2500 technically can see the barcode clearer.
1D barcode reading	99.9% in market	99.9% in market	No different
2D barcode reading	99.9% in market	99.9% in market	No different
Free stand	Yes	Yes	No different
Input voltage	5VDC	5VDC	No different
Auto cable detection	Yes	No	Most of the application is USB which is default setting, and balance setting normally will be perform by technical staff before deliver to customer.
USB-C cable	optional	optional	Both model offer you optional USB type C cable for tablet operation.
IP rating	IP42	IP52	higher IP rating generally mean higher durability.
EAN barcode scanning range	0.5 inch to 14.5 inch	0.2inch to 16.1inch	For sure bigger range is better.
Aiming patent	Single line	2 blue dot	Personally I prefer single line, how about you?
Success read indicator	good read red led and beeper	good read red led, beeper and green led dot on the barcode	I love the green led dot on the barcode after scan, green mean OK most of the time.
Motion Tolerance	30ips	30ips	Both scanner claim to have 30ips motion tolerance, I more belive on my own scanning operation, call our sales team for testing on this parameter.  Pass it to your user to test not IT manager.
On stand and out of stand auto detect	Yes	Yes	Both have this feature base on specification
Maximum current	500mA	450mA	Easy comparison is lower is better. Lower mean your tablet or laptop battery can last longer.
drop test	1.5m	1.5m	The best do not drop your scanner.
Tumble specification	250 tumbles	No official data	Winning point given to DS2208, reason user like to use the scanner and knock on the table.
Trigger Resistance	No data	10 million hits	Datalogic is pretty good scanner, it trigger can last for at least 10 million hit. this mean the quality of this scanner is really proven and written on the brochure.

By: pang | Date: 22 Nov2022