Handheld RFID Readers

Handheld RFID Readers

C72 Handheld UHF RFID Reader | Android 11/13

Handheld RFID Reader · 2 Configurations · Android 11/13

One Platform, Barcode to 30-Meter UHF — Configured to the Task.

Read 1,300 tags a second. Reach past 30 meters. Powered by an 8,000 mAh battery for full-shift work — the same Zebra and Impinj parts, at a materially lower cost per unit.

The C72 is one 5.2-inch Android device you configure to the job: the Standard mobile computer for barcode-first work, or the UHF RFID reader whose UHF handle reads up to 30 meters for long-range inventory. Inside sit a self-developed Impinj E-series UHF module and a choice of Zebra SE4710 / SE4750 or Honeywell N6603 scan engines — the proven components trusted across the RFID industry. Rated IP65 (host) with 1.5 m drop and an 8,000 mAh battery for full-shift use. Spec it against any dedicated UHF reader, then compare the quotes.

  • Impinj E-SeriesUHF module, Gen2X
  • Zebra & Honeywell EnginesSE4710 / SE4750 / N6603
  • 4G LTEGlobal frequency bands
  • Wi-Fi 5Dual-band, fast roaming
  • Host IP65 · 1.5 m Drop1,000 × 0.5 m tumble
  • Android 11/13GMS certified
  • 1,300+ Tags/sFastest read rate
  • Gorilla GlassGlove & wet-touch
  • NFCISO 14443 A/B, 15693
  • EPC C1 Gen2ISO 18000-6C
  • Tag PositioningPrecise RFID location
  • 8,000 mAh BatteryOver 500 h standby

Overview

Warehouse and inventory teams face a familiar split: barcode handhelds are affordable but blind to RFID, while dedicated UHF readers do one job and cost accordingly — so most operations end up buying and managing two separate device lines.

The C72 collapses that split into one platform. The Standard unit runs barcode-first workflows with an 8,000 mAh battery for full-shift mobility; or choose the C72 UHF RFID Reader, whose UHF handle reads up to 30 m at 1,300+ tags per second when you need to inventory a full aisle in one sweep. The OEM datasheet lists that host at 375 g, or 654 g with the UHF handle fitted.

Capture runs on a self-developed UHF module built on Impinj E-series chips with Gen2X support, paired with a choice of Zebra SE4710 / SE4750 or Honeywell N6603 scan engines — the same Zebra, Honeywell and Impinj components trusted across the industry. A 5.2-inch FHD display, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5 and an 8,000 mAh battery keep it working through the shift, while host IP65 sealing and a 1.5 m drop rating hold up on the floor. The 8,000 mAh battery delivers over 500 hours standby and 12+ hours continuous use for full-shift operation. Explore the full range of handheld RFID readers.

Key Features

Built for enterprise workloads

  • Octa-core 2.3 GHz processor
  • 4G LTE across global bands
  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), fast roaming
  • 5.2-inch FHD, gloves and wet touch
  • Android 11/13

Holds up, stays working

  • Host IP65, 1.5 m drop to concrete
  • 8,000 mAh Li-ion, 12 h+ continuous use
  • 1,000 tumbles, −20 °C to 50 °C
  • Corning Gorilla Glass touch panel
  • ±15 kV air / ±6 kV contact ESD

One platform, every read range

  • Impinj E-series UHF, Gen2X speed
  • 1,300+ tags/s, up to 30 m UHF
  • 26 m / 28 m / 30 m by tag type
  • Zebra SE4710 / SE4750, Honeywell N6603
  • NFC and precise tag positioning

Features & Functions at a Glance

Features
Octa-Core 2.3 GHzHigh performance
5.2″ FHD Display1920 × 1080 IPS LTPS
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)2.4G/5G dual-band
4G4G LTEGlobal bands
8,000 mAh BatteryOver 500 h standby
Host IP65 · 1.5 m Drop1,000 tumbles, IEC sealed
Gorilla GlassGlove & wet touch
Android 11/13GMS certified
Functions
RFIDImpinj E-Series UHFGen2X, up to 30 m
1,300+ tags/secCircular polarization
Zebra / Honeywell EnginesSE4710 / SE4750 / N6603
Supports NFCISO 14443 A/B, 15693
13 MP CameraAutofocus with flash
UHF HandleHost 375 g / 654 g fitted

Choose Your Configuration

CedaGlo C72 Standard mobile computer
C72 Standard (Mobile Computer)
CedaGlo C72 UHF RFID reader with UHF handle
C72 UHF RFID Reader
FeatureC72 StandardC72 UHF RFID Reader
Best forBarcode-first mobility, long shiftsLong-range inventory, asset tracking
Form factorPhone-sized, 654 gHost 375 g; 654 g with UHF handle
Barcode scanning✓ optional✓ optional
1D linear scannerHoneywell N4313Honeywell N4313
2D imager scannerZebra SE4710 / SE4750SR / SE4750MR / SE4750DP; Honeywell N6603; CM60Zebra SE4710 / SE4750SR / SE4750MR / SE4750DP; Honeywell N6603; CM60
1D symbologiesUPC/EAN, Code128, Code39, Code93, Code11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, RSS, etc.
2D symbologiesPDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite, RSS, TLC-39, DataMatrix, QR code, Micro QR code, Aztec, MaxiCode; postal codes: US PostNet, US Planet, UK Postal, Australian Postal, Japan Postal, Dutch Postal (KIX), etc.
UHF RFID✓ optional
UHF handle
UHF read rangeUp to 30 m, Impinj E-series
UHF read rate1,300+ tags/s
UHF antennaCircular polarized
UHF power1 W / 30 dBm (2 W optional)
Impinj Gen2X
NFC (13.56 MHz)✓ optional✓ optional
PlatformCommon to both configurations
Wi-Fi 5 / 4G LTE
Display5.2″ 1920 × 1080 IPS LTPS5.2″ 1920 × 1080 IPS LTPS
Camera13 MP autofocus13 MP autofocus
Battery8,000 mAh8,000 mAh
RAM + ROM3 GB + 32 GB / 4 GB + 64 GB3 GB + 32 GB / 4 GB + 64 GB

Compatibility — On the UHF configuration the Impinj E-series module is carried in the UHF handle; the OEM datasheet lists host and with-handle dimensions and weights separately. Barcode scanning and NFC are optional on both configurations.

Scan engine options: Zebra SE4710 / SE4750SR / SE4750MR / SE4750DP, Honeywell N6603, CM60; 1D linear Honeywell N4313. UHF module built on Impinj E-series chips with Gen2X. Read ranges measured outdoors in low-interference conditions; actual range varies with tag and environment.

Engineered to Expand

CedaGlo C72 UHF handle

UHF handleThe UHF handle carries the Impinj E-series module. The OEM datasheet lists the host at 375 g and 654 g with the handle fitted.

CedaGlo C72 rear view

Built for the full shiftAn 8,000 mAh Li-ion battery gives over 500 hours standby and 12+ hours continuous use, recharging in 3–4 hours.

CedaGlo C72 UHF antenna module

30 m circular-polarized UHFThe Impinj E-series module reads up to 30 m at 1,300+ tags per second.

Specifications

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions
Standard: 164.2 × 80.0 × 24.3 mm / 6.46 × 3.15 × 0.96 in. · With UHF handle: 177 × 88.6 × 145.8 mm / 6.97 × 3.49 × 5.74 in.
Weight
Host: 375 g / 13.23 oz · With UHF handle: 654 g / 23.07 oz
Display
5.2″ IPS LTPS, 1920 × 1080
Power
Main battery: Li-ion rechargeable, 8,000 mAh · Standby: over 500 hours · Continuous use: over 12 hours (depending on user environment) · Charging time: 3–4 hours (standard adaptor and USB cable)
Touch panel
Corning Gorilla Glass, multi-touch; gloves and wet hands supported
Notification
Sound, LED indicator
Interfaces
USB 2.0 Type-C, OTG; Type-C headphones supported
Expansion slot
1 slot for Nano SIM card; 1 slot for Nano SIM or TF card
Audio
1 microphone; 1 speaker; receiver
Keypad
4 front keys, 1 power key, 2 scan keys, 1 multifunctional key
Sensors
Light sensor, proximity sensor, gravity sensor

Communication

WLAN
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4G/5G dual-band, internal antenna
WWAN
2G: GSM850/​GSM900/​DCS1800/​PCS1900 · 3G: WCDMA B1/​B2/​B4/​B5/​B8, CDMA2000 EVDO BC0, TD-SCDMA A/F · 4G: B1/​B2/​B3/​B4/​B5/​B7/​B8/​B12/​B13/​B17/​B20/​B28A/​B28B/​B34/​B38/​B39/​B40/​B41
WWAN (others)
Depending on the country's ISP
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
GNSS
GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou; internal antenna

* C72 models manufactured for the Turkish market do not include the voice call (phone call) function; the WAN module on those models supports data transfer only.

Performance

CPU
Octa-core, 2.3 GHz
RAM + ROM
3 GB + 32 GB / 4 GB + 64 GB (optional)
Expansion
Supports up to 256 GB Micro SD (TF) card

UHF RFID

Engine
Based on Impinj E-series chips; Impinj Gen2X supported
Frequency
865–868 MHz / 920–925 MHz / 902–928 MHz
Protocol
EPC C1 Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C; supports GS1 EPC Gen2v2 Authenticate and ISO/IEC 29167-11
Antenna
Circular polarization
Power
1 W (30 dBm; +5 dBm to +30 dBm adjustable) · 2 W optional (33 dBm, for Latin America, etc.)
Fastest read rate
1,300+ tags/sec (circular polarization)
Max read range
26 m (Impinj MR6 tag, 70 × 15 mm) / 28 m (Impinj M750 tag, 70 × 15 mm) / 30 m (Alien H3 anti-metal tag, 130 × 42 mm)
Positioning
Supports precise RFID tag positioning

* UHF is optional. Ranges are measured outdoors in a low-interference environment and the rate in a laboratory low-interference environment; both are affected by tags and environment.

Barcode Scanning

1D linear scanner
Honeywell N4313
2D imager scanner
Zebra SE4710 / SE4750SR / SE4750MR / SE4750DP; Honeywell N6603; CM60
1D symbologies
UPC/EAN, Code128, Code39, Code93, Code11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, RSS, etc.
2D symbologies
PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite, RSS, TLC-39, DataMatrix, QR code, Micro QR code, Aztec, MaxiCode; postal codes: US PostNet, US Planet, UK Postal, Australian Postal, Japan Postal, Dutch Postal (KIX), etc.

* This function is optional.

NFC

Frequency
13.56 MHz
Protocol
ISO 14443 A/B, ISO 15693, NFC-IP1, NFC-IP2, etc.
Chips
M1 card (S50, S70), CPU card, NFC tags, etc.
Range
2–4 cm

* This function is optional.

Camera

Camera
13 MP autofocus with flash

User Environment

Operating temp.
−20 °C to +50 °C / −4 °F to 122 °F
Storage temp.
−40 °C to +70 °C / −40 °F to 158 °F
Humidity
5% RH – 95% RH, non-condensing
Drop specification
Multiple 1.5 m / 4.9 ft drops (at least 20 times) to concrete across the operating temperature range
Tumble specification
1,000 × 0.5 m / 1.64 ft falls at room temperature
Sealing
Host IP65 per IEC sealing specifications
ESD
±15 kV air discharge; ±6 kV conductive discharge

Developing Environment

Operating system
Android 11/13; GMS, FOTA, SOTI MobiControl and SafeUEM supported. Zero-Touch and 90-day security updates on UHF RFID configurations.
SDK
CedaGlo Software Development Kit
Language
Java
Tool
Eclipse / Android Studio

Specifications are configuration-dependent; performance figures apply only to the versions noted. Contact us for a configuration quote.

Where the C72 Works

Warehouse worker sweeping high pallet racking with the CedaGlo C72 UHF RFID reader

Long-range inventory, one sweep

  • Clear full aisles from 30 m
  • 1,300+ tags per second
  • 12 h+ continuous use per charge

The C72 edge: one pass down the aisle replaces a cart and a clipboard.

Retail associate cycle-counting apparel with the CedaGlo C72 UHF reader

Fast apparel stock counts

  • UHF reads up to 30 m
  • 1,300+ tags per second
  • Precise RFID tag positioning

The C72 edge: RFID counts without changing how staff already work.

Logistics worker scanning parcels on a conveyor with the CedaGlo C72

Faster sort, fewer misreads

  • Zebra engines read damaged labels
  • 2 scan keys for high-volume work
  • 12 h+ continuous use per charge

The C72 edge: one charge covers the shift, the line never stops.

Technician tracking components on a production line with the CedaGlo C72

Traceability on the line

  • Track components tag by tag
  • 5.2-inch screen for MES data
  • Host IP65 against dust and coolant

The C72 edge: shop-floor rugged, office-grade compute in one hand.

Why Buy the C72 From CedaGlo

Priced per unit, not per logo

The same Zebra engines and Impinj UHF silicon, at a materially lower cost per unit — then compare the quotes.

Deployed in minutes

Android 11/13 with standard SDK tools — sideload your app, stage a fleet, and go from unboxing to a working pilot in days.

Proven before you commit

Evaluation units ship on request — run them on your own labels and workflows before you standardize on a fleet.

Budget it like infrastructure

GMS, FOTA, SOTI MobiControl and SafeUEM — a platform you can plan around, quoted fresh each buying cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the C72 perform in the real world, not just the datasheet?

With the UHF handle fitted, the C72 reads up to 30 m and 1,300+ tags per second in open-field conditions — enough to sweep a full aisle or dock face in one pass. Published maximum ranges are 26 m (Impinj MR6), 28 m (Impinj M750) and 30 m (Alien H3 anti-metal), measured outdoors in a low-interference environment; the 1,300+ tags/s figure is a laboratory low-interference measurement. Both are affected by tag and environment, which is exactly why we ship evaluation units — so you can measure it on your own labels before you commit.

Which configuration should I choose?

Pick by reach. The C72 UHF RFID Reader is built for sweeps: up to 30 m, 1,300+ tags per second, an Impinj E-series module with Gen2X, and precise RFID tag positioning. The C72 Standard is the barcode-first mobile computer for mobility-focused workflows. It is one 5.2-inch Android 11/13 device either way — same octa-core platform, same apps, same MDM profile — so you can mix configurations across a single fleet without doubling your software work.

How does the C72 compare to dedicated UHF readers?

Open the housings and the parts lists converge: an Impinj E-series UHF module with Gen2X, a choice of Zebra SE4710 / SE4750 or Honeywell N6603 scan engines, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5 and host IP65 sealing — the same components trusted across the industry. Where the C72 pulls ahead is the 8,000 mAh battery: over 500 hours standby and 12+ hours continuous use, so a full shift runs on one charge. What you give up is a premium logo, not capability — at a materially lower cost per unit.

Is this a disposable purchase, or can I budget it like infrastructure?

Budget it like infrastructure. The C72 ships on Android 11/13 with GMS and FOTA, and supports SOTI MobiControl and SafeUEM; the UHF RFID configurations add Zero-Touch and 90-day security updates. Development runs on the standard CedaGlo SDK in Java under Eclipse or Android Studio, so the app you build today keeps running on the fleet you buy next year. This is a platform you can plan a multi-year rollout around, not a device you replace next budget cycle.

How do I know the components aren't cheap no-name parts?

Because the parts are named and auditable. Capture runs on a self-developed UHF module built on Impinj E-series silicon with Gen2X, paired with genuine Zebra SE4710 / SE4750 or Honeywell N6603 scan engines — mainstream, independently documented components, not proprietary black boxes. The platform is GMS-certified Android 11/13 with Wi-Fi 5 and 4G LTE. You can verify every major component against its manufacturer's own datasheet, and you can run evaluation units on your own workflows before you buy a single fleet unit.

What happens after the sale — support, spare parts, and repairs?

This is the question that separates a device from a deployment, and it's the fair one to ask of any supplier outside your home market. Two things are verifiable up front. First, the platform: GMS, FOTA, SOTI MobiControl and SafeUEM support, with Zero-Touch and 90-day security updates on the UHF RFID configurations — you're buying something manageable for years, not a one-off. Second, the parts: capture runs on mainstream Zebra and Honeywell scan engines and a self-developed Impinj E-series UHF module, all independently documented. For everything else — spares, service terms, lead times — ask us in writing, request evaluation units, and put the answers in front of your team before you commit to a fleet.

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The C72 carries the same Zebra scan engines and Impinj UHF silicon as industry-standard readers, backed by GMS, FOTA and major MDM support — at a materially lower cost per unit. Put evaluation units on your own labels and workflows before you commit a single fleet order.

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