Zebra WS50 Android Wearable Computer
Compact, Reliable, and Built for the Toughest Environments
The Zebra WS50 Android wearable computer is the world’s smallest all-in-one enterprise-class mobile computing device, designed to deliver unparalleled functionality and flexibility for various industries.
Whether in manufacturing, warehousing, retail, or hospitality, the WS50 connects your workers, streamlining workflows and boosting productivity. It’s rugged, ergonomic, and modular, allowing users to wear it in various configurations, from wrist to back-of-hand or two-finger mounting.
Compact yet powerful, the WS50 integrates voice and data features, offering a single device solution for mobile computing, task management, and barcode scanning.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Wide Field of View and Multi-Code Data Formatting
The WS50 offers a wide field of view, allowing workers to easily capture multiple barcodes simultaneously with a single trigger press. Zebra’s Multi-Code Data Formatting captures, formats, and transmits all barcode data on a label instantly, improving data capture efficiency.
Modular Accessories for Simplified Device Management
Zebra provides various charging solutions tailored to your deployment needs, including 2-slot, 10-slot, and 4- or 20-slot battery chargers and Ethernet cradles supporting multiple devices. Colour-coding makes it easy to manage mixed model deployments, ensuring compatibility with different WS50 configurations (wrist, back-of-hand, or two-finger models).
No-Host Wearable Solution
The WS50 eliminates the need for a host device, providing an all-in-one wearable solution. With built-in push-to-talk (PTT) support and task management applications, the WS50 enables seamless team communication and coordination, increasing overall efficiency.
Flexible Data Entry Options
The WS50 offers a versatile touchscreen interface and physical keypad options, optimised for left- and right-handed users. It’s designed to work comfortably with gloves, offering convenient data entry even in challenging environments.
Advanced Scanning Capabilities
The WS50 comes equipped with Zebra’s SE4770 imager in two-finger and back-of-hand models, allowing for fast and accurate barcode scanning, even for damaged or poorly printed barcodes. The optional proximity sensor enables continuous scanning without needing to press the trigger.
Durable and Rugged Design
Built for the toughest work environments, the WS50 is IP65 rated for dust and water resistance. The wrist mount model can withstand multiple 4 ft. (1.2 m) drops and 1,000 tumbles, while the back-of-hand and two-finger models offer even higher durability, handling drops of up to 6 ft. (1.8 m) and 2,000 tumbles. Its rugged design ensures reliability in harsh conditions.
High-Performance Touchscreen Display
The WS50 features a 2-inch AMOLED colour display, offering superior brightness, contrast, and readability. The screen is designed for excellent visibility in any lighting, with no backlight required, and is optimised for low power consumption, extending battery life.
Powerful, Hot-Swappable Battery
The WS50 features a removable 800mAh battery for the wrist model and a 1300mAh battery for the back-of-hand and two-finger models. The hot-swappable battery allows for continuous operation throughout shifts, and fast charging ensures devices are ready for use in under three hours.
Advanced Wireless Connectivity
With built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC, the WS50 ensures reliable and fast wireless communication, including seamless Bluetooth peripheral pairing with a simple NFC tap. Wi-Fi features are optimised for dependable, high-performance connectivity across your facility.
Security and Device Management
The WS50 comes with Zebra’s Mobility Extensions (Mx) and LifeGuard™ for Android™ to secure your devices, data, and network access. Mobility DNA tools such as Enterprise Home Screen and DataWedge ensure secure and efficient device management, while LifeGuard provides long-term security updates.
Optimised Wi-Fi and Network Management
Zebra’s Mobility DNA Wireless Fusion ensures optimal Wi-Fi performance, offering features that keep workers connected and productive while roaming throughout your facility, ensuring a seamless work experience.
Modular Mounting Options
The WS50 offers three adaptable wearing styles—wrist, back of hand, or two-finger—allowing workers to choose the most comfortable and practical mounting option. This flexibility makes it ideal for various work environments and applications, ensuring comfort and ease of use throughout the workday.
