Product Selection Tool

Find the reader best suited for your application

Make selections below that best represent your requirements and the type of reader you need. The more selections you make, the more accurate the recommendation will be.

Note: A minimum of 5 total selections is needed to produce a recommendation. * Indicates at least one selection is required in the group.

Region *
  • US (& Rest of World)
  • Australia
  • EMEA (EN)
  • EMEA (DE)
  • EMEA (FR)
  • EMEA (ES)
  • Japan
  • United Kingdom
App *
  • Shopify
  • Square
  • Lightspeed (Inc. Vend & Shopkeep)
  • PayPal POS
  • Building Reports
  • SMAREGI
  • AirREGI
  • Web-Based Applications
  • Works with MS Office Apps
  • Don't Know
Data Type *
  • 1D-Only Barcodes 1D barcodes are typically found on groceries and look like a series of vertical lines
  • 1D & 2D Barcodes 2D barcodes are typically square in shape and are widely used for payment, coupons, loyalty and logistics.
  • MRZ / Travel ID Scans passports or other forms of travel ID.
  • NFC, RFID, Mifare, Fellica Reads any type of non-barcode contactless media.
  • Don't Know
Reader Type
  • BYOD Bring Your Own Device
  • Companion Travels along with you.
  • Countertop
  • Sled
  • Camera-Based This function not yet active. See our SocketCam C820 and C860 products under Readers and Accessories
  • Wearable Reader is attached to or enclosed in a wearable accessory.
  • Any
Host Device
  • Apple iPhone
  • Android Phone
  • Apple iPad
  • Android Tablet
  • Windows PC
  • Mac OS
  • Don't Know
Sector
  • Retail / Office
  • Field / Commercial Services
  • Industrial / Manufacturing
  • Transportation / Logistics
  • Warehouse
  • Healthcare
Environment
  • Soft / Carpeted Floors
  • Hard / Concrete Floors
  • Outdoors
  • Wet / Rain
  • Cold Storage
  • Dirty / Dusty
  • Sterile For applications in Healthcare and laboratory environments.
Handling
  • Single-Handed The phone and reader are enclosed as an all-in-one solution.
  • Two-Handed The reader is held in one hand and the phone/tablet held in the other.
  • Hands-Free Reader can be set to read barcodes without being manually triggered.
  • Wearable Reader is attached to or enclosed in a wearable accessory.
  • Don't Know
Reading Surface
  • Digital Screen
  • Printed Surface
  • Curved Surface
  • Reflective Surface
  • Tiny Labels Jewelry, Components, Cosmetics, Optical, Etc.
  • Heavily Damaged Barcodes
  • Engraved/Permanently Etched
  • Don't Know
Scanning Distance
  • 1.6-12" (4-30cm)
  • 13-19" (31-48cm)
  • 20-25" (32-63cm)
  • Up to 14'
  • Up to 55'
Daily Scan Volume
  • 0-50
  • 50-500
  • 500+
  • Don't Know
Charging Options
  • Cable
  • Stand / Dock
  • In-Vehicle

This tool is a guide only. If you require additional assistance, please contact Sales or call +1-510-933-3000 for additional assistance.