SBE Direct presents its range of barcode readers. If you wish to use good quality readers over a long period, choose our range which brings together performance, durability, ergonomics and handling.
You will find various models of hand-held barcode readers with very good value for money and designed to make your code reading quick and easy: auto-trigger hand-held reader, CCD hand-held reader, ultralight laser hand-held reader.With reading speeds up to 200 scans per second, manageable, efficient and very elegant design: all these barcode readers are able to read almost all the barcodes currently in use.
Most of them have a high protection index (IP 54), and are the most durable on the market. These durable barcode guns are designed for multiple working environments: stores, small shops or large signs.
These hand-held barcode readers are available with the standard interfaces: USB, Ecran-Clavier and RS232.
For logistics professionals or inventory management, we also have a complete range of gun-type barcode readers.
It is common to confuse a handheld scanner and a barcode reader because both allow to scan barcodes. Some differences are nevertheless visible between these two tools.
A barcode reader is recommended for reading 1D barcodes at small distances. It is easier to handle than the reader and generally less expensive. Thus, it is ideal for use in a store checkout.
A handheld scanner is like a gun. It can read 1D and 2D barcodes as well as QR codes and RFID tags, so it is more suitable for inventory management. Moreover, it can read barcodes quickly and at a greater distance than a barcode reader.
To learn more about the use of a barcode scanner, see our article.
Discover the comparative table of the different solutions to scan barcodes:
| Product | Connection | Technology | Barcode | Reading speed | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reader | USB / Bluetooth / Wifi | CCD / Laser | 1D | 100 scan/sec | cash registers in stores, medical field |
| Scan | USB / Bluetooth / Wifi | Laser / Imager | 1D / 2D | 60 à 100 scan/sec | storage management |
| Terminal | Bluetooth / Wifi | Laser / imager | 1D / 2D | 100 scan/sec | storage and asset management, logistics |
Discover our whole range of barcode scanners, readers and terminals and make your choices with our article "How to choose the right barcode reader?"