ZebraTechnical Specification MatrixAnalysis Date: 8 November 2026Evaluated at £474.14
Zebra DS8178-HC
Zebra DS8178-HC, Handheld bar code reader, 1D/2D, LED, Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, GS1 DataBar Expanded, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI,..., Aztec Code, Composite Codes, Data Matrix, Han Xin, MaxiCode, Micro QR Code, MicroPDF417, PDF417,..., 528 nm
7.1/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £474.14
Price-Tier Avg: 6.2/10
Rated on 8 November 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)
vs Price Tier CompetitorsBattery Capacity2500 mAh
Hardware Spec Score
6.4/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
6.1/10(Above Average)
Weight235g
Hardware Spec Score
7.9/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.5/10(Very Good)
How We Calculate This Score
Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.
Score Deciding Factors3 Key drivers
✓Competitive Price£474
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
!Low Battery Capacity2500 mAh
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score6.4/10
•Standard Weight235g
Solid standard benchmark for category7.9/10
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