6 best barcode scanners

One of the types of trade and cash equipment is a barcode scanner. From year to year this device is becoming more and more accessible, so it is quite capable of equipping even a small outlet. And already it is not necessary to speak about the speed of customer service and automation of accounting. Today we will talk about such practically irreplaceable assistants in trade and warehouse accounting and summarize a small rating of specific models based on the recommendations of our specialized experts.

How to choose a barcode scanner

For a start, let's figure out what all are barcode scanner types, and in what conditions they will be the most appropriate.

The main standards adopted in the professional classification of barcode scanners include: stationary and hand scanners; LED photo and laser; wired and wireless.

1. Stationary (multi-plane), obviously, are more suitable for large sales outlets and retail networks, where it is highly desirable to minimize the number of cashier’s manipulations with equipment. They are much faster and more accurate manual.
2. With wired and wireless, everything is more or less obvious: they can be connected to control equipment (a computer with appropriate software, a cash register, etc.) via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth “air” connection.

As for the principle of reading (actually, barcode scanning), everything is a bit more complicated here, and more on that below.

1. LED options are usually the most affordable, but they are also the least accurate and productive. They have high demands on the quality of the printed code, you need to bring the contact surface as close as possible, the scanner almost does not tolerate deformations of the surface of the barcode media, which is very common in retail networks.
2. A much more preferred option is a laser scanner. Such devices have significantly increased the acceptable distance to the scanned object, they are not so demanding on the image quality and the form of the carrier. Such a scanner can work from the stand (even being manual, it is not necessary to hold it constantly in hands), allows any tilting of the carrier. It is fair to say that laser scanners have some drawbacks: low impact resistance; sensitivity to wear of carriers and a glossy surface.
3. Finally, the third option, which is becoming increasingly common and recognized recently - photo scanning. Without going into the details of technical details, let's say that scanners of this type read the entire bar code at once, not its “slice”, and the built-in specialized software in a fraction of a second completes the rest of the work on correcting errors, analyzing the correctness of the data, etc. .

Top barcode scanners rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best barcode scanners in terms of price-quality ratio	1	Honeywell 1910i Granit (1910iER-3USB)	34 600 ₽
	2	Datalogic QuickScan I QBT2400 (QBT2430-BK-BTK1)	14 400 ₽
	3	Datalogic Cobalto CO5300	10 500 ₽
Best Barcode Scanners with AliExpress	1	NETUM NT-2028	2 950 ₽
	2	YK & SCAN YK-6200	5 490 ₽
	3	Aibecy 1D Wired Barcode Scanner	890 ₽

The best barcode scanners in terms of price-quality ratio

Now let's go directly to the rating, and first of all we will look at barcode scanners, which profile experts of expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ considered to be optimal in terms of key parameters: quality, performance, functionality and cost.

Honeywell 1910i Granit (1910iER-3USB)

Rating: 4.9

The first line in our collection is one of the most expensive barcode scanners manufactured by the American company Honeywell. This device is industrial grade, despite the manual form factor.

The device is made in a sturdy plastic case, protected from falls. Dimensions: 133x195x75 mm, weight - 300 g. Shock resistance has the following conventional quantitative expression: up to 5000 drops on a concrete floor from a height of 1 m and up to 50 drops on a concrete floor from a height of 2 m.

A two-dimensional photo scanner uses Adaptus 6.0 technology, which provides extremely high accuracy of reading bar codes and correct interpretation. At the expense of proprietary improvements for this developer, this model is characterized by an expanded scanning field, an increased range of perception (linear codes with a stroke thickness of 0.508 mm are accurately read at a distance of up to 75 cm).

Included with the device is an interface cable. The warranty from the manufacturer on this model is 36 months.

Datalogic QuickScan I QBT2400 (QBT2430-BK-BTK1)

Rating: 4.8

The second model in our ranking is a high-quality and well-proven Datalogic bar code scanner - the most authoritative global company with a half-century history. A nice bonus of this model is more than twice the price available compared to the previous scanner with similar characteristics.

The reading principle of this scanner is almost the same as the previous one - 2D Image with a resolution of 752x480 with an illumination of 610 nm. The allowable contrast limit of the printed barcode is 25%. Horizontal and vertical angles of reading - 65 and 60 degrees, respectively, with a minimum error.

The device recognizes and interprets all standard 1D barcodes in automatic mode, including the linear codes of the GS1 DataBar ™ family. The scanner also recognizes two-dimensional codes: the Aztec family, the Data Matrix, all kinds of QR codes, etc. The exact list depends on the modification, you need to specify at the point of sale.

Dimensions of the device: 16.3x9.1x4.1 cm, weight - 200 g. Incoming power source - 1400 mAh. The scanner in the case is made of high-quality black plastic with separate artifacts of other colors. Moisture protection is absent.

Wireless communication with the host is via Bluetooth. The warranty from the manufacturer on the device is three years.

Datalogic Cobalto CO5300

Rating: 4.7

And the final point in the selection of the rating of optimal barcode scanners - the Cobalto CO5300 model is also from Datalogic, like the previous model, only in this case we are already dealing with a different reading principle.

In terms of its form factor, this model is something between a stationary and a handheld scanner, namely, a desktop one. By the principle of reading - laser, which is a definite plus.

Functionality in terms of the susceptibility of different barcode standards for this model is significantly limited compared to the two scanners described above, but the performance is truly outstanding - 1500 “passes” of the beam in the image per second. The resolution is in the range of 0.130 mm / 5 mils.

The case of the device is made of fairly strong plastic, so that the barcode scanner can easily and without consequences withstand falling onto a hard floor from a height of 1.5 m.Connection to the receiving station - only wired, via USB.

Best Barcode Scanners with AliExpress

Now, in the framework of our rating, we will make a somewhat unexpected move and consider the three options of barcode scanners, the Chinese origin of which is beyond doubt. But, truth, we are not going to mislead our readers, and all three presented models have been tested and comprehensive research by our experts.

The motivation of this approach in this case is obvious. Barcode scanners, especially hand-held ones, no matter how high-quality they are, are a product that in terms of wear almost equals to consumables. So, if there is an opportunity to buy a scanner, which will cost ten to fifteen times cheaper than the “brand” one, and will serve the same amount, then simple math suggests a reasonable solution.

NETUM NT-2028

Rating: 4.7

Let's start with a simple, uncomplicated, but convenient solution of the NETUM trademark. This is a compact wireless scanner with dimensions of 170x70x100 and weighing 170 g. The case is made of rubberized ABS plastic.

The principle of reading the scanner - laser. The recognition distance range is from 10 to 800 mm. The speed of the "run" of the laser beam in the image is 120 times per second. Read to within 0.1 mm. Reading angles - from 45 to 60 degrees. The radius of action with direct visibility without interference is up to 300 m, with obstacles up to 150 m. In the presence of external lighting, the scanner demonstrates the resistance to diffused light of fluorescent lamps 4000 lm.

The barcode scanner works from lithium batteries with a consumption of 68mA in operation and 48mA in waiting. Supports many encodings, including EAN, Plessey, Interleave and others.

YK & SCAN YK-6200

Rating: 4.6

The second number in the top three of the rating of "good Chinese" is the model YK-6200. Its fundamental difference from the previous versions is that it is an omnidirectional desktop scanner of a laser-type action. The active beam is a high-brightness laser produced by a special LED.

The operating parameters of the device are as follows: the rotational speed of the crankshaft - 2100 times / sec; scan angles - 72 and 82 degrees horizontally and vertically, respectively; working temperature - from 0 to 55 degrees above zero; power consumption - 3.9 watts.

The device is made in a housing made of durable plastic that can withstand falls from a height of up to 2 meters. The scanner is equipped with a sound source. Supports all commonly used codes from EAN-8 to postcodes.

Aibecy 1D Wired Barcode Scanner

Rating: 4.5

And completes this rating group, and at the same time our entire review, the Chinese scanner, which, in fact, is a whole series of hand-held scanners that are similar in basic parameters and technical characteristics.

The “1D” code is present in the nomenclature of this series, but in fact most of the models available on Aliexpress support much more advanced scanning capabilities - 2D, QR, etc.

Technologically, the model is a simple and uncomplicated device with a comfortable grip. According to reviews of users in various countries, the scanner perfectly adapts to PCs, cash registers and POS terminals of various models and series.

Supports automatic and manual scanning, can work in wireless mode. Autonomy provides a 2000 mAh battery.There is a built-in flash memory for 2100 barcodes. Compatible with all popular operating systems, including Linux family systems.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.