Honeywell Granit 1990iSR 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.
Corded standard range industrial scanner, ultra-rugged design for harsh environments, high-performance 1D/2D reading.
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 1990iSR and Zebra DS8178-HC are proven barcode scanners options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Honeywell Granit 1990iSR 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 1990iSR | Zebra DS8178-HC |
|---|---|---|
| Scan Type | Area Imager (Standard Range | High-performance 2D area imager — DS8178-HC healthcare cordless |
| Image Sensor | 1280 x 800 pixel array | mega-pixel |
| Motion Tolerance | Max 4,500 mm/s (177 in/s) (Up to 4,500 mm/s (177 in/s)) | — |
| Resolution | 1D Code 39 3 mil / 2D Data Matrix 6 mil | Minimum 1D Code 39 3 mil; Minimum print contrast 16% |
| Supported Symbologies | Standard 1D, PDF, 2D, Postal, Digimarc, DOT Code, OCR | 1D / 2D / PDF417 / DataMatrix / QR / Aztec / GS1 DataBar / Composite |
| Field of View | Horizontal 40° / Vertical 30° | nominal |
| Depth of Field (13 mil UPC) | 0 – 504 mm (0 – 504 mm (0 – 19.8 in)) | — |
| Depth of Field (20 mil Code 39) | 0 – 837 mm (0 – 837 mm (0 – 33 in)) | — |
| Depth of Field (5 mil Code 39) | 20 – 220 mm (20 – 220 mm (0.8 – 8.7 in)) | — |
| Connectivity | Corded | — |
| Host Interface | USB, Keyboard Wedge, RS-232 TTL | USB Certified / RS-232 / Keyboard Wedge / IBM TGCS 46XX RS-485 |
| IP Rating | IP67 and IP65 | IP52 |
| Drop Spec | 3 m (10 ft) MIL-STD-810G; 50x drops at 2 m (3 m (10 ft) MIL-STD-810G; 50x drops at 2 m) | 1.8 m (6 ft) multiple drops to concrete |
| Tumble | 7,000 tumbles at 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 | 192 x 76 x 100 mm (192 x 76 x 100 mm (7.6 x 3.0 x 3.9 in)) | 168 × 66 × 107 mm (6.6 × 2.6 × 4.2 in) |
| Weight | 320 g (11.3 oz) corded | 235 g (8.3 oz) wireless |
| Power | 4.0 – 5.5 VDC; Operating 2.35 W | — |
| 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 (24 spec rows compared).