Barcode scanners and POS

The Barcode scanners and POS category covers barcode readers for points of sale, warehouses, logistics and offices: wired models with a USB cable, wireless models with Bluetooth, handheld units and rugged versions built for intensive use. Products from Datalogic, Zebra, Newland, Honeywell and Hamlet are available, often as kits with a base or stand.

When choosing, first consider the type of code: 1D scanners read traditional linear barcodes, while 1D/2D models also recognise two-dimensional codes. Then look at the connection, wired (USB or RS232) or wireless, whether a charging base or stand is included, the reading technology, laser or CMOS, and resistance to the environment, shown by protection ratings such as IP65 or IP67. In a warehouse, durability and reading range count most, while at the checkout convenience and scanning speed matter more.