WS501 Wearable Computer
The WS501 is the world's smallest enterprise-class all-in-one Android wearable mobile computer, now with more memory and the fastest wireless connections. It delivers the power to support all your applications, maximum flexibility, and is built to last with built-in investment protection. Boost productivity and data-capture accuracy in your most scan-intensive workflows with the smallest and most powerful all-in-one Android wearable mobile computer in the world.
WS501 Wearable Computer
WS501 Technical Details
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.52 in L x 2.44 in W x 1.10 in D (64 mm L x 62 mm W x 28 mm D) |
| Weight | 4.73 oz (134 g) |
| Display | 2 in AMOLED color display, 460 x 460; optically bonded to the touch panel |
| Imager Window | Corning® Gorilla® Glass |
| Touch Panel | Capacitive touch panel; supports finger and gloved use; Corning® Gorilla® Glass |
| Power | 5 Wh; 1300 mAh; PowerPrecision; hot swap (two [2] minutes, persistent memory) |
| Network Connections | High-speed USB 2.0 (host and client), WLAN and Bluetooth |
| Notifications | Audible tone; charging LED; operating-system notification LED; multicolor application LED (2); haptic feedback |
| Voice and Audio | Speaker (90 dBA); internal microphone; Bluetooth headset support |
| Buttons | 2 buttons (programmable) |
| Interfaces | Cradle contacts; via interface cables: USB 2.0 host/client and charging |
| Optical Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Roll | 360° |
| Pitch | ±60° |
| Skew | ±60° |
| Aiming Element | 655 nm laser |
| Illumination Element | 1 hyper-red LED at 660 nm or 1 warm-white LED |
| Field of View | Horizontal: 48°; vertical: 30° |
| Ambient Light Immunity (from total darkness) | 107,639 lux max. (direct sunlight) |
| Supported 1D Symbologies | Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar/NW7, Code 11, MSI, UPC/EAN, I 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Base 32 (Italian Pharmacode) |
| Supported 2D Symbologies | PDF417, Micro PDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, Datamatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR Code, Chinese Sensible Code (Han Xin), Postal Codes |
| Supported OCR Symbologies | OCR-A, OCR-B |
| Scan Trigger | Ambidextrous manual trigger |
| CPU | Qualcomm® QC2290 |
| Operating System | Android; for supported Android versions, visit www.zebra.com/android-versions |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM / 32 GB Flash |
| 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% to 95% non-condensing |
| Drop Specification | Drops from 6 ft (1.8 m) to tile over concrete across the full operating temperature range |
| Tumble Specification | 2,000 tumbles from 1.6 ft (0.5 m); meets or exceeds the IEC tumble specification |
| Sealing | IP65 |
| Vibration | 4 g peak sine, 5 Hz to 2 kHz, 1 hour duration per axis; 0.04 g 2/Hz random (20 Hz to 2 kHz), 1 hour duration per axis |
| Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) | +/-15 kV air discharge; +/-8 kV direct/indirect discharge |
| Light Sensor | Automatically adjusts display backlight brightness |
| Motion Sensor | Six-axis accelerometer with MEMS gyroscope |
| Scanning | SE4770 standard-range omnidirectional 1D/2D imager; manual trigger |
| NFC | “Tap to pair” function, ISO 14443 Type A and B, FeliCa and ISO 15693 cards, and Host Card Emulation (HCE) support |
| Radio | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/r/k/v/w/mc/ax; Wi-Fi 6; 2x2 MU-MIMO; Wi-Fi™ certified; IPv4, IPv6 |
| Data Rate | 5 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac/ax — 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz up to 1201 Mbps. 2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n/ax — 20 MHz up to 286.8 Mbps |
| Operating Channels | Channel 1-13 (2412-2472 MHz); Channel 36-165 (5180-5825 MHz); channel bandwidth 20/40/80 MHz. Actual operating frequencies and channels depend on regulations and the certifying agency. |
| Security and Encryption | WEP (40 or 104 bit); WPA/WPA2 Personal (TKIP and AES); WPA3 Personal (SAE); WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (TKIP and AES); WPA3 Enterprise (AES) — EAP-TTLS (PAP, MSCHAP, MSCHAPv2), EAP-TLS, PEAPv0-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1-EAP-GTC, LEAP and EAP-PWD; WPA3 Enterprise 192-bit mode (GCMP256) - EAP-TLS; Enhanced Open (OWE) |
| Certifications | WFA (802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise, PMF); Wi-Fi 6, Agile Multiband |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3; Classic Bluetooth with Basic Rate (BR)/Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support; Class 1 |
14 Features
Streamlined Deployment and Performance: Wi-Fi 6 minimizes network congestion, ensuring optimal device performance
Future-Proof Android Platform: Qualcomm's guarantee of Android A17 compatibility offers long-term investment protection
Enhanced Multitasking Capabilities: With 3GB RAM, it supports multiple applications, enabling seamless multitasking across diverse workflows
Modular by Design: Wear It Your Way - The adaptable WS501-R offers two different wearing styles for all-day comfort. Wear it on two fingers, or the back of the hand
Power-Packed for Modern Workflows: Built for modern workflows. With 3GB RAM for seamless multitasking, Wi-Fi 6 for reliable connectivity, and a future-proof Android 14 platform
True All-in-One Convergence: The WS501-R is a true all-in-one wearable. Workers can scan, read RFID, and communicate-all from one device, with no host computer or PTT device needed
Advanced Scanning for Flawless Data Capture: The SE4770 imager captures any barcode in any condition-even damaged or in motion. Get superior scanning performance on the first try, every time
High-Performance UHF RFID: Read RFID tags up to 5 ft./1.5 m away with unmatched accuracy. Zebra's industry-leading technology delivers extraordinary reliability for picking, sorting, and more
True 'no-host' all-in-one wearable: With this true converged wearable solution, workers only need to wear one device to capture and access data - instead of a host mobile computer and ring scanner
One-piece wearable; workers only need to wear one device to capture
With different wearing styles: on the wrist, two fingers, or the back of the hand
Android OS AOSP
Advanced enterprise-class scanner
Integrated audio and PTT hardware ready