CipherLab 1500P vs Zebra DS8178-HC
Side-by-side comparison of barcode scanners specs, hardware, and features to help you pick the right one for your use case.
Affordable entry-level handheld scanner, reads both 1D and 2D barcodes.
Purpose-built for healthcare environments and clinician workflows. Features two interchangeable power options (battery or capacitor) swappable at any time. Healthcare White antimicrobial housing with unparalleled barcode reading performance, keeping clinicians focused on patient care.
Which one should you pick?
Both CipherLab 1500P and Zebra DS8178-HC are proven barcode scanners options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. CipherLab 1500P suits users who prioritize premium durability and industry certifications. Zebra DS8178-HC is a better fit for large-scale deployments needing vendor parity. Request a quote and we'll match you to the exact configuration for your workflow.
Full spec comparison
| Specification | CipherLab 1500P | Zebra DS8178-HC |
|---|---|---|
| Scan Type | 1D linear imager (1500P series also has 2D version) | High-performance 2D area imager — DS8178-HC healthcare cordless |
| Scan Rate | 270 scans/sec | — |
| Resolution | Min 4 mil | Minimum 1D Code 39 3 mil; Minimum print contrast 16% |
| Supported Symbologies | All standard 1D barcodes / GS1 DataBar | 1D / 2D / PDF417 / DataMatrix / QR / Aztec / GS1 DataBar / Composite |
| Host Interface | USB HID / Keyboard Wedge / RS-232 | USB Certified / RS-232 / Keyboard Wedge / IBM TGCS 46XX RS-485 |
| IP Rating | IP42 | IP52 |
| Drop Spec | 1.5 m drop | 1.8 m (6 ft) multiple drops to concrete |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C | 0°C to 50°C |
| Weight | Approx. 145 g | 235 g (8.3 oz) wireless |
| Image Sensor | — | mega-pixel |
| Field of View | — | nominal |
| Working Range | — | 3 mil C39: 56–127 mm; 5 mil C128: 41–213 mm; 13 mil UPC: 0–610 mm; 10 mil DM: 28–251 mm; 20 mil QR: 3–447 mm |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 4.0 LE; Class 1: 100 m (330 ft); Class 2: 10 m (33 ft) |
| Humidity | — | 5%–95% RH noncondensing |
| Healthcare Certification | — | Disinfectant-ready |
| Dimensions | — | 168 × 66 × 107 mm (6.6 × 2.6 × 4.2 in) |
| Battery | — | PowerPrecision+ 2500 mAh Li-ion (65,000 scans) or PowerCap 440F capacitive version (2,000 scans) |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (17 spec rows compared).