Honeywell Xenon XP 1952g vs Zebra DS2278
Side-by-side comparison of barcode scanners specs, hardware, and features to help you pick the right one for your use case.
Mid-range wireless 2D imager, available with battery-free supercapacitor or lithium-ion battery, IP52 rated.
Wireless version of DS2208 with Bluetooth 4.0, 10,000 scans per charge, an affordable cordless solution.
Which one should you pick?
Both Honeywell Xenon XP 1952g and Zebra DS2278 are proven barcode scanners options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Honeywell Xenon XP 1952g suits users who prioritize premium durability and industry certifications. Zebra DS2278 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 Xenon XP 1952g | Zebra DS2278 |
|---|---|---|
| Scan Type | 2D Area Imager | entry-level 2D area mapper |
| Image Sensor | 1280 x 800 pixel array | 1280 × 800 pixels |
| Motion Tolerance | 13 mil UPC | — |
| Supported Symbologies | Standard 1D, PDF, 2D, Postal, Digimarc, DOT Code, OCR | 1D / 2D / PDF417 / QR / DataMatrix / GS1 DataBar |
| Field of View (SR) | Horizontal 42° / Vertical 27° | — |
| Depth of Field (13 mil UPC, SR) | 0 – 490 mm (0 – 490 mm (0 – 19.3 in)) | — |
| Depth of Field (5 mil Code 39, SR) | 28 – 242 mm | — |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.2 (Class 1, 100 m line-of-sight | — |
| Host Interface | USB, RS-232, IBM 46xx (RS-485 / via base | USB Certified / RS-232 / Keyboard Wedge |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP42 |
| Drop Spec | 50 drops to concrete from 1.8 m (6 ft | 1.5 m (5 ft) drop onto concrete |
| Tumble | 2,000 tumbles at 0.5 m | — |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C (0°C to 50°C) | -20°C to 50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°C to 70°C) | — |
| Dimensions (Scanner) | 104.1 x 71.1 x 160 mm | — |
| Weight | Scanner 212.62 g / Base 179 g | 147 g (wired version) |
| Battery | 2400 mAh Li-ion, up to 65,000 scans / 18 hours per charge; 4.5h charge time | 2400 mAh Li-ion, 50,000+ scans/charge |
| Field of View | — | Horizontal 49.4° / Vertical 31.6° |
| Resolution | — | Min 5 mil C39 |
| Working Range | — | 5 mil C39: 25–95 mm; 13 mil UPC: 0–432 mm; 10 mil DM: 25–203 mm |
| Dimensions | — | 170 × 67 × 95 mm |
| Power | — | 5 VDC; operation 2.0 W |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (22 spec rows compared).