Honeywell Voyager 1250g 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.
1D single-line laser scanner with extended depth of field up to 58cm, great for scanning items on high shelves or in carts.
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 Honeywell Voyager 1250g and Zebra DS8178-HC are proven barcode scanners options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Honeywell Voyager 1250g 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 | Honeywell Voyager 1250g | Zebra DS8178-HC |
|---|---|---|
| Scan Type | Single-Line Laser | High-performance 2D area imager — DS8178-HC healthcare cordless |
| Resolution | 4 mil (0.127 mm) | Minimum 1D Code 39 3 mil; Minimum print contrast 16% |
| Supported Symbologies | Standard 1D and GS1 DataBar | 1D / 2D / PDF417 / DataMatrix / QR / Aztec / GS1 DataBar / Composite |
| Scan Angle | Horizontal 30° | nominal |
| Depth of Field (13 mil) | 0 - 446 mm (0 - 446 mm (0 - 17.6 in)) | — |
| Depth of Field (10.4 mil) | 9 - 369 mm (9 - 369 mm (0.4 - 14.5 in)) | — |
| Depth of Field (5 mil) | 57 - 139 mm (57 - 139 mm (2.2 - 5.5 in)) | — |
| Host Interface | USB (HID/Serial/IBM OEM)、KBW、RS232 (USB (HID/Serial/IBM OEM), KBW, RS232) | USB Certified / RS-232 / Keyboard Wedge / IBM TGCS 46XX RS-485 |
| Drop Spec | 30 drops to 1.5 m concrete | 1.8 m (6 ft) multiple drops to concrete |
| IP Rating | IP41 | IP52 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 40°C (0°C to 40°C) | 0°C to 50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C ~ 60°C (-20°C to 60°C) | — |
| Dimensions | 168 x 60 x 74 mm | 168 × 66 × 107 mm (6.6 × 2.6 × 4.2 in) |
| Weight | 133 g (133 g (4.7 oz)) | 235 g (8.3 oz) wireless |
| Power | 5V ±5%, 140 mA typical | — |
| Image Sensor | — | mega-pixel |
| 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 |
| Battery | — | PowerPrecision+ 2500 mAh Li-ion (65,000 scans) or PowerCap 440F capacitive version (2,000 scans) |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (21 spec rows compared).