Zebra DS3600-SR 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.

DS3600 standard range model, scans from near contact to 1.5m, IP65/IP68 sealed for warehouse and factory environments.

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 Zebra DS3600-SR and Zebra DS8178-HC are proven barcode scanners options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Zebra DS3600-SR suits users who prioritize enterprise reliability and global service network. 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 | Zebra DS3600-SR | Zebra DS8178-HC |
|---|---|---|
| Scan Type | 2D 面陣影像器 — DS3608/3678 Standard Range | 高效能 2D 面陣影像器 — DS8178-HC healthcare cordless |
| Image Sensor | 1280 × 960 像素 (HP/HD/ER/XR 視變體不同) | 1280 × 960 像素 (mega-pixel) |
| Field of View | 水平 31° / 垂直 23° | 水平 48° / 垂直 37° (nominal) |
| Supported Symbologies | 1D (Code 39/128/UPC/EAN/Codabar/GS1 DataBar) + 2D (PDF417/DataMatrix/QR/Aztec/Composite) + OCR-A/B + MICR-E13B | 1D / 2D / PDF417 / DataMatrix / QR / Aztec / GS1 DataBar / Composite |
| Working Range | SR 標準範圍:5 mil C39: 0–6 in; 13 mil UPC: 0–28 in (71 cm) | 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 |
| Host Interface | USB / RS-232 / Keyboard Wedge | USB Certified / RS-232 / Keyboard Wedge / IBM TGCS 46XX RS-485 |
| Industrial Ethernet | EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP (透過 cradle) | — |
| Connectivity | DS3608: 有線 USB; DS3678: Bluetooth 4.0 LE Class 1, 90 m (300 ft) 視距 | — |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP68 雙重密封 (浸水保護) | IP52 |
| Drop Spec | 3 m (10 ft) 跌落水泥地,多次測試 | 1.8 m (6 ft) 多次跌落水泥地 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C 至 50°C (-4°F 至 122°F) | 0°C 至 50°C |
| Weight | 無線款 411 g (14.5 oz); 有線款較輕 | 235 g (8.3 oz) 無線款 |
| Dimensions | 無線款 7.3 × 3.0 × 5.6 in (185 × 76 × 142 mm) | 168 × 66 × 107 mm (6.6 × 2.6 × 4.2 in) |
| Battery | PowerPrecision+ 3100 mAh Li-ion (DS3678 cordless),100,000+ 次掃描/充電 | PowerPrecision+ 2500 mAh Li-ion (65,000 次掃描) 或 PowerCap 440F 電容版 (2,000 次) |
| Resolution | — | 最小 1D Code 39 3 mil; 最小印刷對比 16% |
| 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 |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (18 spec rows compared).
