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Mobile computers Datalogic Memor 20 and Zebra TC21 - brief comparison

SageData is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

A great number of our clients use mobile data collectors (handheld computers) in their daily operations. Among the available mobile units there are two flagship models that we recommend to our clients:
Datalogic Memor20 and Zebra TC21.
This page provides a brief comparison between these devices.

Memor 20
Datalogic Memor 20
TC21
Zebra TC21

Physical characteristics, battery spec


Parameter
Memor20
TC21
Dimensions L x W x D
6.69in x 3.14in x 0.76in
170mm x 79.7mm x 19.2mm
6.22in x 3.11in x 0.54in*
158mm x 79mm x 13.7mm*
6.22in x 3.11in x 0.68in**
158mm x 79mm x 17.3mm**
Weight
10.4oz / 295g
8.32oz / 236g* / 269g**
Display
5.7in FHD (2160 x 1080)
5in HD (1280 x 720)
Keys
2 side scan, power, volume
2 side scan, power, volume, push to talk
Battery
4100 mAh
3300 mAh* / 5260 mAh**
Wireless charging
yes
-

*   standard battery
** extended battery

Environmental characteristics


Parameter
Memor20
TC21
Operating temperature
-4F to 122F / -20C to 50C
14F to 122F / -10C to 50C
Drop resistance
1.2*m on concrete floor
1.2m on concrete floor
Sealing
IP65 and IP67
IP67

*  without rubber boot. It is 1.8m with rubber boot.

Performance characteristics


Parameter
Memor20
TC21
Barcode scanning
1D / 2D
1D / 2D
CPU
Qualcomm SD 660 octa-core, 2.2GHz
Qualcomm SD 660 octa-core, 1.8GHz
Operating system
Android 9*
Android 11**
Memory
4GB RAM, 64GB Flash
4GB RAM, 64GB Flash
Memory expansion
-
128GB micro SD slot

*   Android 10 upgrade is expected
** upgradable to Android 14

Data capture accessories


Parameter
Memor20
TC21
Rubber boot
yes
yes*
Holster
yes
yes
Hand strap
yes
yes
Trigger handle / pistol grip
yes
yes
RFID sled
-
yes

*   an aftermarket accessory

The best unit for your application will depend on exactly how you want to use it. In most cases, either unit will be fine.
We would be happy to discuss your business needs and provide additional information.

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