Zebra HC50 mobile computer elevates healthcare technology by combining the foundational features of the HC20 with advanced capabilities, setting a new standard for healthcare mobile computing. This device is engineered to meet the dynamic needs of medical professionals, offering a robust suite of features that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Equipped with a front-facing 5 MP camera, the HC50 is perfectly suited for telehealth applications, enabling high-quality video calls for remote consultations and patient monitoring. This feature is increasingly vital in modern healthcare settings, where telehealth has become a cornerstone of patient care.
The HC50’s integrated scanner is a standout feature, designed to capture a wide array of barcodes on various surfaces, ensuring seamless and accurate data collection. This capability is enhanced by the device’s patient-friendly design, featuring white illumination and a green aimer to minimize discomfort during scanning.
With expanded memory and support for Wi-Fi 6E, the HC50 delivers exceptional application performance and wireless connectivity, ensuring that healthcare professionals have fast and reliable access to critical information. Additionally, the device’s true hot swap functionality guarantees uninterrupted power, a crucial feature for healthcare environments where every second counts.
Overall, the HC50 represents Zebra’s commitment to advancing healthcare mobile computing, offering a powerful, efficient, and user-friendly solution that supports the complex needs of healthcare professionals and patients alike.
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HC50 Mobile Computer
Zebra HC50 mobile computer Perfectly Designed with Premium Features for Today’s Healthcare Workers
Dimensions | 6.5 in. L x 3.0 in. W x 0.49 in. D 165 mm L x 76.3 mm W x 12.5 m D |
Weight | HC20: 8.4 oz./239 g HC50: 8.5 oz./242 g |
Display | 6.0 inch color Full High Definition+ (1080 x 2160), 450 NITS |
Imager Window | Corning® Gorilla® Glass |
Touch Panel | Multi mode capacitive touch with bare or light gloved fingertip input |
Backlight | LED backlit |
Power | User removable; rechargeable Li-Ion; 3800mAh/14.63Wh; standard capacity with BT BLE; PowerPrecision for real-time battery metrics; fast charge; true hot swap (HC50) |
Expansion Slot | Supports up to 2TB MicroSD |
Network Connections | WLAN, WPAN, USB 3.1 (Bottom Type C) – Super Speed (host and client) |
Notifications | Audible tone; multi-color LEDs; vibration |
Keypad | On-screen keypad |
Voice and Audio | Three microphones with noise cancellation; dual speakers for loudness; Bluetooth wireless headset support; high quality speaker phone; HD Voice, including Superwideband (SWB), Wideband (WB) and Fullband (FB) |
Buttons | Dual dedicated scan buttons; programmable button for PTT or other use; volume up/down |
Safety/Alert | Red Alert Button with emergency dialer feature |
CPU | Qualcomm® 5430 hex-core, 2.1 GHz |
Operating System | Upgradeable to Android 16 |
Memory | HC20: 6 GB RAM/64 GB UFS Flash HC50: 8 GB RAM/128 GB UFS Flash |
Security | Product supports Secure Boot and Verified Boot |
Operating Temperature | 14°F to 122°F/-10°C to 50°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F/-40°C to 70°C |
Humidity | 5%-95% non-condensing |
Drop Specification | Multiple 4 ft./1.25 m drops to tile over concrete over operating temperature range per MIL-STD 810H |
Tumble Specification | 500 tumbles, 1.6 ft./0.5 m |
Sealing | IP68 and IP65, with battery per applicable IEC sealing specifications |
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) | +/- 15 kV air discharge; +/- 8 kV direct discharge; +/- 8 kV indirect discharge |
Light Sensor | Automatically adjusts display backlight brightness |
Magnetometer | eCompass automatically detects direction and orientation |
Motion Sensor | 3-axis accelerometer with MEMS Gyro |
Proximity Sensor | Automatically detects when the user places the handset against head during a phone call to disable display output and touch input |
Scanning | HC20: SE4720 1D/2D Scan Engine with White Illumination / Green Aimer6 Occasional barcode scanning available via camera; barcode decoding software included7 HC50: SE4720 1D/2D Scan Engine with White Illumination / Green Aimer |
Camera | Rear: 16 MP HC50 only: Front 5 MP |
NFC | ISO 14443 Type A and B; Sony FeliCa and ISO 15693 cards8; Card Emulation via Host; Contactless payment support; ECP1.0 and ECP2.0 polling support; Apple VAS certified |
VOIP Communications | Workcloud Communication PTT Express simple push-to-talk calls over Wi-Fi (optional).
Workcloud Communication PTT Pro enables instant push-to-talk calls over Wi-Fi and cellular (optional). Workcloud Communication Enterprise Voice allows HC20/HC50 devices to double as fully-featured and customizable PBX mobile handsets (optional). |
Radio | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/d/h/i/r/k/v/w/mc; 2×2 MU-MIMO; Tri-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz); Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™ (Wi-Fi 6E2); Dual Band Simultaneous; IPv4, IPv6 |
Data Rates | 6 GHz: 802.11ax — 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz, 160MHz – up to 2402 Mbps; 5 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac/ax — 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz, 160 MHz – up to 2402 Mbps; 2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n/ax — 20 MHz – up to 286.8 Mbps |
Operating Channels | Channel 1-13 (2401-2483 MHz): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Channel 36-165 (5150-5850 MHz): 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 Channel 1-233 (5925-7125 MHz); Channel Bandwidth: 20, 40, 80, 160 MHzActual operating channels/frequencies and bandwidths depend on regulatory rules and certification agency |
Security and Encryption | WPA3 Enterprise 192-bit mode, GCMP256 — EAP-TLS; WPA3 Enterprise, AES-CCMP-128 — EAP-TTLS (PAP, MSCHAP, MSCHAPv2), EAP-TLS, PEAPv0-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1-EAP-GTC, LEAP, EAP-PWD; WPA3 Personal (SAE), AES-CCMP-128; WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, TKIP and AES-CCMP-128; WPA/WPA2 Personal (PSK), TKIP and AES-CCMP-128; Enhanced Open (OWE), AES-CCMP-128; WEP 40 bit and 104 bit |
Fast Roam | 802.11r Fast BSS Transition; PMK Caching; Cisco CCKM; OKC |
Certifications | Wi-Fi Alliance Certifications: Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n; Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ac; Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 (Wi-Fi 6E); WPA2-Personal; WPA2-Enterprise; WPA3-Personal; WPA3-Enterprise (includes 192-bit mode); Protected Management Frames; Wi-Fi Enhanced Open; WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia); WMM-Power Save; WMM-Admission Control; Voice-Enterprise; Wi-Fi Direct; Wi-Fi Agile Multiband; Wi-Fi QoS Management; Wi-Fi Optimized Connectivity; Passpoint |
Bluetooth |
Class 2, Bluetooth v5.2 with BLE beaconing |
Highly disinfectant ready; Healthcare plastics — supports 30+ wipes and disinfectants. For information on Zebra-approved disinfectants and guidelines on cleaning HC20/HC50 devices, please visit: https://connect.zebra.com/DeviceDisinfection_us |
Subject to terms of Zebra’s hardware warranty statement, the HC20 and HC50 are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 1 (one) year from the date of shipment. For complete warranty |