Honeywell Granit 1920i 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.
Designed for Direct Part Marking (DPM) reading including laser etching, dot peen, and chemical etching. IP65 protection with 5,000 tumble test certification makes it the professional choice for aerospace traceability, automotive parts, and medical device tracking.
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 Granit 1920i and Zebra DS8178-HC are proven barcode scanners options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Honeywell Granit 1920i 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 Granit 1920i | Zebra DS8178-HC |
|---|---|---|
| Scan Type | Area Imager / Area Imager | High-performance 2D area imager — DS8178-HC healthcare cordless |
| Resolution | 1D 2.5 mil / 2D 4 mil | Minimum 1D Code 39 3 mil; Minimum print contrast 16% |
| Supported Symbologies | Standard 1D, stacked, 2D, postal symbologies and DPM marks | 1D / 2D / PDF417 / DataMatrix / QR / Aztec / GS1 DataBar / Composite |
| Field of View | Horizontal 41.4° / Vertical 32.2° | nominal |
| Depth of Field (Code 39 5 mil) | 0 – 89 mm (0 – 89 mm (0 – 3.5 in)) | — |
| Depth of Field (100% UPC 13 mil) | 0 – 147 mm (0 – 147 mm (0 – 5.8 in)) | — |
| Depth of Field (Data Matrix 10 mil) | 0 – 84 mm (0 – 84 mm (0 – 3.3 in)) | — |
| Host Interface | USB, RS-232, Keyboard Wedge | USB Certified / RS-232 / Keyboard Wedge / IBM TGCS 46XX RS-485 |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP52 |
| Drop Spec | 50x drops to concrete from 2 m (6.5 ft | 1.8 m (6 ft) multiple drops to concrete |
| Tumble | 5,000 tumbles from 1 m (3.3 ft | — |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to 50°C (-30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F)) | 0°C to 50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)) | — |
| Dimensions | 134 x 74.5 x 193 mm | 168 × 66 × 107 mm (6.6 × 2.6 × 4.2 in) |
| Weight | 312 g (312 g (11 oz)) | 235 g (8.3 oz) wireless |
| Power | 4.0V – 5.5V DC; Operating 2.35 W | — |
| 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 (22 spec rows compared).