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 線性影像器 (1500P 系列亦有 2D 版本) | 高效能 2D 面陣影像器 — DS8178-HC healthcare cordless |
| Scan Rate | 270 scans/sec | — |
| Resolution | 最小 4 mil | 最小 1D Code 39 3 mil; 最小印刷對比 16% |
| Supported Symbologies | 所有標準 1D 條碼 / 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 跌落 | 1.8 m (6 ft) 多次跌落水泥地 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C 至 50°C | 0°C 至 50°C |
| Weight | 約 145 g | 235 g (8.3 oz) 無線款 |
| Image Sensor | — | 1280 × 960 像素 (mega-pixel) |
| Field of View | — | 水平 48° / 垂直 37° (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 非冷凝 |
| Healthcare Certification | — | 醫療級防消毒外殼 (Disinfectant-ready),適合醫療院所頻繁清潔 |
| Dimensions | — | 168 × 66 × 107 mm (6.6 × 2.6 × 4.2 in) |
| Battery | — | PowerPrecision+ 2500 mAh Li-ion (65,000 次掃描) 或 PowerCap 440F 電容版 (2,000 次) |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (17 spec rows compared).