ZebraTechnical Specification MatrixAnalysis Date: 8 November 2026Evaluated at £455.42
Zebra DS8178
Zebra DS8178, Handheld bar code reader, 1D/2D, Photo diode, 61 cm, 617 nm, 0 - 360°
6.2/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £455.42
Price-Tier Avg: 6.3/10
Rated on 8 November 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)
vs Price Tier CompetitorsDisplay Resolution1280MP
Hardware Spec Score
4.6/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.4/10(Below Average)
Battery Capacity2500 mAh
Hardware Spec Score
6.4/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
6.1/10(Above Average)
Weight235.3g
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 Factors4 Key drivers
✓Competitive Price£455
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
✕Limited Display Resolution1280MP
Significantly below category average benchmark4.6/10
!Low Battery Capacity2500 mAh
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score6.4/10
•Standard Weight235.3g
Solid standard benchmark for category7.9/10
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