Barcode Scanners for Retail and Stockrooms

These five scanners are compared on scan method, 1D/2D support, known symbology count, depth, accessories, warranty and price. Scan methods include LED, optical, CMOS and laser, with only the Manhattan model listing a specific symbology count and scan depth. Prices range from £80.50 to £824.33, and the listed detail varies between models, so compare the figures relevant to your workflow. for their intended workplace setup.

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Winner

Manhattan 2D Long Range LED Barcode Scanner. USB. 450mm Scan Depth. Ma

The Manhattan 2D Long Range LED Barcode Scanner at £80.50 is the lowest priced option here and a practical starting point, rather than a pick for every workflow.

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Product	Brand	Price	Retailers	Listed product details
Manhattan 2D Long Range LED Barcode Scanner. USB. 450mm Scan Depth. Ma	Manhattan	£80.50	PCHub	Manhattan 2D Long Range LED Barcode Scanner. USB. 450mm Scan Depth. Max Ambient Light 100.000 lux (sunlight). Supports symbologies - 1D (x21 versions) and 2D (x10 versions). Scanner RJ45 to USB 1.8m cable (most popular type. which is USB-A). Black. 3 Year
Honeywell Voyager 1470G2D-2USB-R barcode reader Handheld bar code read	Honeywell	£82.51	PCHub	Honeywell Voyager 1470G2D-2USB-R barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Black. Grey
Zebra DS3608-XR3U4602ZVW barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D	Zebra	£356.24	PCHub	Zebra DS3608-XR3U4602ZVW barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Optical Black. Green
Newland NLS-NVH220B-V2-XD barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2	Newland	£361.60	PCHub	Newland NLS-NVH220B-V2-XD barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D CMOS Black. Dark Grey
Datalogic PM9600-DHP433RBK10 barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1	DataLogic	£824.33	PCHub	Datalogic PM9600-DHP433RBK10 barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Laser Black. Yellow

1. Manhattan 2D Long Range LED Barcode Scanner. USB. 450mm Scan Depth. Ma

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Price shown £80.50

A USB LED barcode scanner with a 450 mm scan depth, support for 21 1D and 10 2D symbologies, and a 3-year warranty.

The Manhattan 2D Long Range LED Barcode Scanner connects via USB and is rated for a maximum ambient light of 100000 lux, with a scan depth of 450 mm.

It supports 21 1D and 10 2D symbologies, the only scanner in this roundup with a symbology count listed, and comes with an RJ45 to USB 1.8 m cable and a 3-year warranty.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Manhattan 2D Long Range LED Barcode Scanner. USB. 450mm Scan Depth. Ma. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Barcode scanning performance testing

Compare first-pass decode rate and time across barcode sizes, print quality, angles, distance and ambient light.

A comparable third-party result for Manhattan 2D Long Range LED Barcode Scanner. USB. 450mm Scan Depth. Ma is not included here. See barcode verification standard explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £80.50 this is the cheapest scanner in the roundup and the only one with a stated symbology count.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	Manhattan
Price	£80.50
Listed product details	Manhattan 2D Long Range LED Barcode Scanner. USB. 450mm Scan Depth. Max Ambient Light 100.000 lux (sunlight). Supports symbologies - 1D (x21 versions) and 2D (x10 versions). Scanner RJ45 to USB 1.8m cable (most popular type. which is USB-A). Black. 3 Year

Compatible hardware

Check against POS terminals and systemsCheck the POS software supports the scanner interface and barcode symbologies.
Check against Label printersMatch the printed barcode format and symbology to the scanner capability.
Check against Desktop PCsConfirm USB connection and operating system support for the scanner.

What we like

Lowest price in the roundup
Symbology count stated at 21 1D and 10 2D
Longest warranty period listed at 3 years

What we don't like

Not described as handheld unlike the other four scanners
No scan method beyond LED is specified in the name, unlike the named optical, CMOS and laser methods

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2. Honeywell Voyager 1470G2D-2USB-R barcode reader Handheld bar code read

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Price shown £82.51

A handheld 1D/2D barcode reader finished in black and grey.

The Honeywell Voyager 1470G2D-2USB-R is a handheld reader supporting 1D and 2D barcode formats, finished in a black and grey housing.

No scan depth, symbology count, accessory details or warranty period are listed for this model, leaving those specifications unconfirmed.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Honeywell Voyager 1470G2D-2USB-R barcode reader Handheld bar code read. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Barcode scanning performance testing

Compare first-pass decode rate and time across barcode sizes, print quality, angles, distance and ambient light.

A comparable third-party result for Honeywell Voyager 1470G2D-2USB-R barcode reader Handheld bar code read is not included here. See barcode verification standard explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £82.51 this sits just above the Manhattan model on price.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	Honeywell
Price	£82.51
Listed product details	Honeywell Voyager 1470G2D-2USB-R barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Black. Grey

Compatible hardware

Check against POS terminals and systemsCheck the POS software supports the scanner interface and barcode symbologies.
Check against Label printersMatch the printed barcode format and symbology to the scanner capability.
Check against Desktop PCsConfirm USB connection and operating system support for the scanner.

What we like

Second lowest price in the roundup
Handheld reader format listed
Supports both 1D and 2D formats

What we don't like

No symbology count listed
No warranty period listed

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3. Zebra DS3608-XR3U4602ZVW barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D

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Price shown £356.24

A handheld 1D/2D optical scanner finished in black and green.

The Zebra DS3608-XR3U4602ZVW is a handheld optical scanner supporting 1D and 2D barcode formats, finished in a black and green housing.

No scan depth, symbology count, accessory details or warranty period are listed for this model, leaving those specifications unconfirmed.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Zebra DS3608-XR3U4602ZVW barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Barcode scanning performance testing

Compare first-pass decode rate and time across barcode sizes, print quality, angles, distance and ambient light.

A comparable third-party result for Zebra DS3608-XR3U4602ZVW barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D is not included here. See barcode verification standard explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £356.24 this is priced in the middle of the roundup.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	Zebra
Price	£356.24
Listed product details	Zebra DS3608-XR3U4602ZVW barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Optical Black. Green

Compatible hardware

Check against POS terminals and systemsCheck the POS software supports the scanner interface and barcode symbologies.
Check against Label printersMatch the printed barcode format and symbology to the scanner capability.
Check against Desktop PCsConfirm USB connection and operating system support for the scanner.

What we like

Optical scan method stated in the listing
Handheld design
Supports both 1D and 2D formats

What we don't like

No symbology count listed
No warranty period listed

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4. Newland NLS-NVH220B-V2-XD barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2

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Price shown £361.60

A handheld 1D/2D CMOS scanner finished in black and dark grey.

The Newland NLS-NVH220B-V2-XD is a handheld CMOS scanner supporting 1D and 2D barcode formats, finished in a black and dark grey housing.

No scan depth, symbology count, accessory details or warranty period are listed for this model, leaving those specifications unconfirmed.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Newland NLS-NVH220B-V2-XD barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Barcode scanning performance testing

Compare first-pass decode rate and time across barcode sizes, print quality, angles, distance and ambient light.

A comparable third-party result for Newland NLS-NVH220B-V2-XD barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2 is not included here. See barcode verification standard explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £361.60 this is priced close to the Zebra model in this roundup.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	Newland
Price	£361.60
Listed product details	Newland NLS-NVH220B-V2-XD barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D CMOS Black. Dark Grey

Compatible hardware

Check against POS terminals and systemsCheck the POS software supports the scanner interface and barcode symbologies.
Check against Label printersMatch the printed barcode format and symbology to the scanner capability.
Check against Desktop PCsConfirm USB connection and operating system support for the scanner.

What we like

Only CMOS scan method in the roundup
Handheld design
Supports both 1D and 2D formats

What we don't like

No symbology count listed
No warranty period listed

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5. Datalogic PM9600-DHP433RBK10 barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1

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Price shown £824.33

A handheld 1D/2D laser scanner finished in black and yellow.

The Datalogic PM9600-DHP433RBK10 is a handheld laser scanner supporting 1D and 2D barcode formats, finished in a black and yellow housing.

No scan depth, symbology count, accessory details or warranty period are listed for this model, leaving those specifications unconfirmed.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Datalogic PM9600-DHP433RBK10 barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

Browse Geekbench Community Results

Barcode scanning performance testing

Compare first-pass decode rate and time across barcode sizes, print quality, angles, distance and ambient light.

A comparable third-party result for Datalogic PM9600-DHP433RBK10 barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1 is not included here. See barcode verification standard explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £824.33 this is the most expensive scanner in the roundup.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	DataLogic
Price	£824.33
Listed product details	Datalogic PM9600-DHP433RBK10 barcode reader Handheld bar code reader 1D/2D Laser Black. Yellow

Compatible hardware

Check against POS terminals and systemsCheck the POS software supports the scanner interface and barcode symbologies.
Check against Label printersMatch the printed barcode format and symbology to the scanner capability.
Check against Desktop PCsConfirm USB connection and operating system support for the scanner.

What we like

Only laser scan method in the roundup
Handheld design
Supports both 1D and 2D formats

What we don't like

Highest price in the roundup
No symbology count listed

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