Wearable Computers

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.

WS501WS501-R
WS501 Wearable Computer
Technical Specifications

WS501 Wearable Computer

Scanning
SE4770 standard-range omnidirectional 1D/2D imager; manual trigger
Operating System
Android
Display
2 in AMOLED color, 460 x 460; optically bonded to touch panel
Power
5 Wh; 1300 mAh; PowerPrecision; hot swap
CPU / Memory
Qualcomm QC2290; 3 GB RAM / 32 GB Flash
Wireless LAN
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Wi-Fi 6; 2x2 MU-MIMO
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3; Classic BR/EDR and BLE; Class 1
Drop Spec
Drops from 6 ft (1.8 m) to tile over concrete across the full operating temperature range
Sealing
IP65
Dimensions / Weight
2.52 in L x 2.44 in W x 1.10 in D (64 mm x 62 mm x 28 mm); 4.73 oz (134 g)
Full Specifications

WS501 Technical Details

Specification Detail
Dimensions2.52 in L x 2.44 in W x 1.10 in D (64 mm L x 62 mm W x 28 mm D)
Weight4.73 oz (134 g)
Display2 in AMOLED color display, 460 x 460; optically bonded to the touch panel
Imager WindowCorning® Gorilla® Glass
Touch PanelCapacitive touch panel; supports finger and gloved use; Corning® Gorilla® Glass
Power5 Wh; 1300 mAh; PowerPrecision; hot swap (two [2] minutes, persistent memory)
Network ConnectionsHigh-speed USB 2.0 (host and client), WLAN and Bluetooth
NotificationsAudible tone; charging LED; operating-system notification LED; multicolor application LED (2); haptic feedback
Voice and AudioSpeaker (90 dBA); internal microphone; Bluetooth headset support
Buttons2 buttons (programmable)
InterfacesCradle contacts; via interface cables: USB 2.0 host/client and charging
Optical Resolution1280 x 800 pixels
Roll360°
Pitch±60°
Skew±60°
Aiming Element655 nm laser
Illumination Element1 hyper-red LED at 660 nm or 1 warm-white LED
Field of ViewHorizontal: 48°; vertical: 30°
Ambient Light Immunity (from total darkness)107,639 lux max. (direct sunlight)
Supported 1D SymbologiesCode 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 SymbologiesPDF417, Micro PDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, Datamatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR Code, Chinese Sensible Code (Han Xin), Postal Codes
Supported OCR SymbologiesOCR-A, OCR-B
Scan TriggerAmbidextrous manual trigger
CPUQualcomm® QC2290
Operating SystemAndroid; for supported Android versions, visit www.zebra.com/android-versions
Memory3 GB RAM / 32 GB Flash
Operating Temperature14 °F to 122 °F (-10 °C to 50 °C)
Storage Temperature-40 °F to 158 °F (-40 °C to 70 °C)
Humidity5% to 95% non-condensing
Drop SpecificationDrops from 6 ft (1.8 m) to tile over concrete across the full operating temperature range
Tumble Specification2,000 tumbles from 1.6 ft (0.5 m); meets or exceeds the IEC tumble specification
SealingIP65
Vibration4 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 SensorAutomatically adjusts display backlight brightness
Motion SensorSix-axis accelerometer with MEMS gyroscope
ScanningSE4770 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
RadioIEEE 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 Rate5 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 ChannelsChannel 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 EncryptionWEP (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)
CertificationsWFA (802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise, PMF); Wi-Fi 6, Agile Multiband
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; Classic Bluetooth with Basic Rate (BR)/Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support; Class 1
Key Features

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

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