What Is The Difference Between DS3600-XR and DS3600-ER?

What is the Zebra DS3600-XR?

The Zebra DS3600-XR Series is a family of ultra-rugged, long-range 1D/2D barcode scanners and are the most rugged models of the Zebra DS3600 Family. Built for the toughest industrial environments, it supports high-performance scanning on labels, mobile screens, and even damaged or poorly printed barcodes.

The DS3600-XR comes in two models depending upon the required connection or connectivity. The corded option is the Zebra DS3608-XR and the Bluetooth, Cordless options is the Zebra DS3678-XR.

Benefits of the Zebra DS3600-XR

  • Exceptional drop and tumble resilience- up to 10 ft and 7,500 tumbles.
  • Long-range scanning - uses a high-resolution imager to capture barcodes from very close to very far.
  • Advanced data capture - can read up to 20 barcodes in one trigger pull (Multi-Code Data Formatting).
  • Dual sealing (IP65/IP68) for protection against dust, water spray, and submersion.
  • Long Lasting Battery - the DS3678-XR battery delivers over 80,000 scans per battery charge.
  • Label Parse+ support - easily extract structured data (e.g., expiration dates, lot numbers) from GS1 barcodes.

What is the Zebra DS3600-ER?

The Zebra DS3600-ER Series is a family of Extended-Range 1D/2D barcode scanners and provide the longest range of scanning in an industrial housing of the Zebra DS3600 Family. Built for industrial environments, where scanning of barcodes from a distance, such as warehouse racking shelves and pallets that are not easily accessible by a worker, is mandatory.

The DS3600-ER comes in two models depending upon the required connection or connectivity. The corded option is the Zebra DS3608-ER and the Bluetooth, Cordless options is the Zebra DS3678-ER.

Benefits of the Zebra DS3600-ER

  • Extended Scanning range - from 3 in up to 70 ft away.
  • Advanced Durability - drop tolerance from 8 ft to concrete..
  • Dual sealing (IP65/IP67) for protection against dust, water spray, and submersion.
  • Long Lasting Battery - the DS3678-ER battery delivers over 70,000 scans per battery charge.
  • Optimized plastics and cables to withstand freezing environments such as freezers and outdoor spaces.