Handheld RFID Readers

Android handheld UHF readers with pistol-grip or built-in modules, reading over 1,000 tags per second.

CedaGlo MC51S Handheld UHF RFID Reader | Android 16, 30 m, 1300 Tags/s

MC51S Handheld UHF RFID Reader | Android 16

Handheld RFID Reader · 4 Configurations · Android 16

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

Read 1,300 tags a second. Reach past 30 meters. Or slip built-in UHF into a pocket — the same Zebra and Impinj parts, at a materially lower cost per unit.

The MC51S is one 6-inch Android 16 device you configure to the job: bare for barcode-first work, a detachable pistol grip for scan-intensive shifts, built-in UHF for close-range reads, or a long-range sled that clears 30 meters. Inside sit a self-developed Impinj E-series UHF module and a choice of Zebra SE4710, SE55 or CM60 scan engines — the components a Zebra TC27 or Honeywell CT47 would carry. Rated IP67 with 1.5 m drop and hot-swap power for full-shift use. Spec it against an RFD9090 or a CT47, then compare the quotes.

  • Impinj E-SeriesUHF module, Gen2X
  • Zebra Scan EnginesSE4710 / SE55 / CM60
  • 4G4G LTEGlobal LTE bands
  • Wi-Fi 5Optional Wi-Fi 6, fast roaming
  • IP67 · 1.5 m DropMIL-STD-810H
  • Android EnterpriseRecommended, GMS
  • Hot-Swap Battery5,000 mAh, QC3.0
  • Gorilla Glass 3Glove & wet-touch
  • NFCISO 14443 A/B, 15693
  • EPC C1 Gen2ISO 18000-6C
  • Tag PositioningPrecise RFID location
  • 31Google AERAndroid 16 certified

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 MC51S collapses that split into one platform. The standard unit runs barcode-first workflows at 297 g; add a detachable pistol grip for scan-intensive shifts; choose built-in UHF to read tags up to 5 m from a pocket-sized body; or mount the long-range sled to clear 30 m and 1,300 tags per second when you need to inventory a full aisle in one sweep.

Capture runs on a self-developed UHF module built on Impinj E-series chips with Gen2X support, paired with a choice of Zebra SE4710, SE55 or CM60 scan engines — the same silicon a Zebra TC27 or Honeywell CT47 carries. A 6-inch display, 4G LTE across global bands, Wi-Fi 5, and a hot-swap 5,000 mAh battery keep it working through the shift, while IP67 sealing and a 1.5 m drop rating hold up on the floor. Android 16 with Google AER certification brings enhanced security and long-term OS support on a Qualcomm long-lifecycle platform. Explore the full range of handheld RFID readers.

Key Features

Built for enterprise workloads

  • Octa-core 2.8 GHz processor
  • 4G LTE across global bands
  • Wi-Fi 5 (ac), fast roaming
  • 6-inch display, gloves and wet touch
  • Android 16, Google AER certified

Holds up, stays working

  • IP67 sealed, 1.5 m drop to concrete
  • Hot-swap 5,000 mAh smart battery
  • 1,000 tumbles, −20 °C to 50 °C
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 touch panel
  • Android 16, Google AER certified

One platform, every read range

  • Impinj E-series UHF, Gen2X speed
  • 1,300 tags/s, 30 m+ on the sled
  • Built-in UHF reads up to 5 m
  • Zebra SE4710, SE55, CM60 engines
  • NFC and precise tag positioning

Features & Functions at a Glance

Features
Octa-Core 2.8 GHz2.8 GHz octa-core
UFS Storage8 GB + 256 GB option
Android 16Google AER certified
4G4G LTEGlobal LTE bands
Wi-Fi 5Optional Wi-Fi 6, fast roaming
6-inch Display1440×720, 2160×1080 opt.
Hot-Swap 5,000 mAhQC3.0, RTC, BMS
IP67 · 1.5 m DropMIL-STD-810H tested
Functions
RFIDImpinj E-Series UHFGen2X, self-developed
Up to 30 m Range1,300+ tags/sec
Multiple Scan EnginesZebra SE4710/SE55/CM60
Precise Tag PositioningDirectional RFID search
Detachable Pistol GripFlexible sled use
Supports NFCISO 14443 A/B, 15693
16 MP Rear Camera5 MP front, autofocus
Built-in UHF OptionUp to 5 m, pocket-sized

Choose Your Configuration

MC51S Standard barcode configuration
MC51S Standard
MC51S with detachable pistol grip
MC51S + Pistol Grip
MC51S built-in UHF configuration
MC51S Built-in UHF
MC51S UHF long-range pistol-grip sled
MC51S UHF (Pistol + Sled)
FeatureMC51S StandardMC51S + Pistol GripMC51S Built-in UHFMC51S UHF (Pistol + Sled)
Best forBarcode-first workflowsScan-intensive shiftsClose-range, one-handed readsLong-range inventory, yards & docks
Form factorPhone-sized, 297 gPhone-sized + gripPocket-sized, 323 gPistol-grip sled
UHF RFIDOptional sledOptional sledBuilt-in, up to 5 mSled, up to 30 m
UHF read rate——750+ tags/s1,300+ tags/s
UHF antenna——IntegratedCircular polarized
UHF power——+5 to +30 dBm1 W (2 W optional)
Impinj Gen2XWith sledWith sled✓✓
Barcode scanning✓ optional✓ optional✓ optional✓ optional
4G LTE / Wi-Fi 5✓✓✓✓
NFC✓✓—✓
Display1440 × 7201440 × 7201440 × 720 (2160×1080 optional)1440 × 720
Pistol grip—Detachable—Detachable
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh5,000 mAh5,000 + 5,200 mAh
Weight297 g—323 g707 g

Compatibility — Standard and Pistol Grip units accept an optional UHF sled. The pistol-grip sled adds a second 5,200 mAh battery in the grip. NFC is available on all configurations except Built-in UHF.

Scan engine options: Zebra SE4710, SE55, CM60. UHF module built on Impinj E-series chips with Gen2X. Barcode scanning is optional on all configurations. Read ranges measured outdoors in low-interference conditions; actual range varies with tag and environment.

Engineered to Expand

MC51S built-in UHF module rear view

UHF that fits your pocketThe built-in module reads tags up to 5 m from a phone-sized body — no sled required.

MC51S pistol-grip UHF sled detaching from the handheld

Detachable in secondsThe pistol-grip sled clips on for long-range shifts and off when you need a pocket-sized unit.

MC51S rear pogo-pin contacts and NFC zone detail

Built to expandRear pogo-pin contacts and NFC connect the grip, sled and charging cradle without cables.

Specifications

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions
161.0 × 77.8 × 15.5 mm / 6.34 × 3.06 × 0.61 in (standard & built-in). UHF sled: 165.0 × 83.8 × 138.0 mm / 6.50 × 3.30 × 5.43 in
Weight
297 g / 10.48 oz standard; 323 g / 11.39 oz built-in UHF; 707 g / 24.94 oz with UHF pistol sled (device with battery)
Display
6-inch high-definition display (18:9), 1440 × 720; 2160 × 1080 optional on built-in UHF
Battery
5,000 mAh removable main battery, hot-swap, QC3.0 and RTC, Battery Management System. Optional 5,200 mAh pistol-grip battery on the UHF sled
Touch panel
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, multi-touch; gloves and wet hands supported
Notification
Sound, LED indicator, vibrator
Interfaces
USB Type-C, USB 3.1, OTG
Card slot
1 for SIM; 1 for SIM or TF card; eSIM optional
Audio
2 microphones (1 for noise cancellation); 1 speaker; 1 receiver
Keypad
Power key, 2 scan keys, volume (+/−) keys, 1 multifunction key
Sensors
G-sensor, proximity, light, geomagnetic, gyroscope

Communication

WLAN
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; optional Wi-Fi 6; fast roaming supported (PMKID caching, 802.11r, OKC)
WWAN (Global)
2G: GSM/EDGE/GPRS (850/900/1800/1900) · 3G: WCDMA (B1/B2/B4/B5/B8) · 4G: FDD-LTE (B1/​B2/​B3/​B4/​B5/​B7/​B8/​B12/​B13/​B17/​B20/​B25/​B26/​B28A/​B28B), TDD-LTE (B34/​B38/​B39/​B40/​B41)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 (optional 5.1)
Vo-LTE
Supports Vo-LTE HD video voice call
GNSS
GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo; AGPS; L1+L5 dual-frequency positioning (standard & built-in UHF)

Performance

CPU
Qualcomm octa-core, 2.8 GHz
RAM + ROM
UFS: 4 GB + 64 GB / 8 GB + 256 GB (optional)
Expansion
Supports up to 256 GB TF card (Extreme Micro SD 512 GB supported)

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
Antenna
Circular polarized (sled); integrated module optional (built-in)
Power
Sled: 1 W (+5 to +30 dBm adjustable), 2 W optional. Built-in module optional: +5 to +30 dBm adjustable
Fastest read rate
1,300+ tags/sec (sled); 750+ tags/sec (built-in module optional)
Max read range
Up to 30 m (sled); up to 5 m (built-in module optional)
Positioning
Precise RFID tag positioning (sled)

* UHF is optional. Ranges measured outdoors in low-interference conditions; rate measured in a laboratory low-interference environment — both are affected by tags and environment. Built-in UHF version does not support the pistol grip.

Barcode Scanning

2D scanner
Zebra SE4710, SE55, 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

Camera

Rear camera
16 MP autofocus with flash
Front camera
5 MP

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 / 4.92 ft drops to concrete across the operating temperature range. MIL-STD-810H (SGS test): multiple 1.5 m / 4.92 ft drops to concrete across the operating temperature range
Tumble specification
1,000 × 0.5 m / 1.64 ft falls at room temperature
Sealing
IP67 per IEC sealing specifications (host)
ESD
±15 kV air discharge; ±8 kV conductive discharge

Developing Environment

Operating system
Android 16 (upgradable to Android 18+)
SDK
CedaGlo Software Development Kit
Language
Java
Tool
Eclipse / Android Studio

Optional Accessories

Accessories
USB cable, adapter, charging cradle, rugged rubber boot, etc.

* See details in the Accessory Guide.

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

Where the MC51S Works

Warehouse worker sweeping high pallet racking with the CedaGlo MC51S UHF sled

Long-range inventory, one sweep

  • Clear full aisles from 30 m
  • 1,300 tags per second
  • Pistol grip for all-shift comfort

The MC51S edge: one pass down the aisle replaces a cart and a clipboard.

Retail associate cycle-counting apparel with the CedaGlo MC51S built-in UHF

Pocket-sized stock accuracy

  • Built-in UHF reads to 5 m
  • One-handed cycle counts
  • No sled, no extra hardware

The MC51S edge: RFID counts without changing how staff already work.

Logistics worker scanning parcels on a conveyor with the CedaGlo MC51S

Faster sort, fewer misreads

  • Zebra engines read damaged labels
  • Pistol grip for high-volume scans
  • Hot-swap power across shifts

The MC51S edge: batteries swap mid-shift, the line never stops.

Technician tracking components on a production line with the CedaGlo MC51S

Traceability on the line

  • Track components tag by tag
  • 6-inch screen for MES data
  • IP67 against dust and coolant

The MC51S edge: shop-floor rugged, office-grade compute in one hand.

Why Buy the MC51S 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 16 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

Built on a Qualcomm long-lifecycle platform with Android 16 and Google AER — a platform you can plan around, quoted fresh each buying cycle.

From US$679 per unit for 1–9 units in the standard configuration; higher configurations are quoted by our sales engineers. MOQ: 1 unit. A single MC51S Handheld UHF RFID Reader is welcome; larger orders and distributors get tiered pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the MC51S perform in daily operation?

On the pistol-grip sled, the MC51S 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. The built-in UHF module reads up to 5 m at 750+ tags per second for close-range, one-handed work. Both run the same self-developed Impinj E-series module with Gen2X that the flagship brands build on. Range depends on tag type and environment, and we ship evaluation units so you can measure it on your own labels before you commit.

Which configuration should I choose?

Pick by reach and grip. The UHF pistol-grip sled is built for sweeps: up to 30 m, a 5,200 mAh grip battery, full-shift inventory in yards and docks. Built-in UHF is built for rounds: pocket-sized at 323 g, one-handed, up to 5 m. The Standard and Pistol Grip units stay barcode-first and can take an optional sled later. It is one 6-inch Android 16 device either way — same apps, same MDM profile — so you can mix configurations across a single fleet without doubling your software work.

How does the MC51S compare to a Zebra TC27 or RFD9090?

The parts list matches the industry leaders: an Impinj E-series UHF module, a choice of Zebra SE4710, SE55 or CM60 scan engines, Android 16 with Google AER, Wi-Fi 5, IP67 sealing and MIL-STD-810H testing — the same components a Zebra TC27 or Honeywell CT47 carries. Because we build it in our own factory, you get that capture performance at a materially lower cost per unit.

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

Budget it like infrastructure. The MC51S ships on Android 16 with Google AER certification on a Qualcomm long-lifecycle platform, so the fleet you standardize on today stays patched and serviceable for years. Batteries, cradles, grips and sleds are stocked as spares from the same catalog. This is a platform you can plan a multi-year rollout around.

Which components are inside, and can I verify them?

Every major part is named and auditable. Capture runs on a self-developed UHF module built on Impinj E-series silicon with Gen2X, paired with genuine Zebra SE4710, SE55 or CM60 scan engines — mainstream, independently documented components. The platform is Android Enterprise territory with GMS, Android 16 and Wi-Fi 5. 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. Three commitments back the MC51S: built on a Qualcomm long-lifecycle platform with Android 16 and Google AER, so the units you standardize on today stay patched and serviceable for years. Spare batteries, cradles, grips and boots ship from the same catalog as the device. And because capture runs on mainstream Zebra scan engines and Impinj UHF silicon, the components inside are industry-standard and independently documented. Request evaluation units, run them on your own labels and workflows, and put the support terms in front of your team before you commit to a fleet.

How is the MC51S Handheld UHF RFID Reader priced for one unit versus volume?

From US$679 per unit for 1–9 units in the standard configuration; higher configurations are quoted by our sales engineers. A single MC51S Handheld UHF RFID Reader is quoted at the price for its configuration; volume orders and distributors move to tiered pricing.

Can the MC51S Handheld UHF RFID Reader ship with our own setup and branding?

We configure the MC51S Handheld UHF RFID Reader for your project, including UHF module, pistol grip or built-in configuration, software preload, accessories and housing logo, so units arrive ready to deploy.

What factory tests are run on the MC51S Handheld UHF RFID Reader?

Trigger and grip tests, battery and hot-swap tests and sled-to-handset connection checks are part of final inspection, carried out under ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO/IEC 27001.

Related Products

Spec It Against Your Shortlist. Then Compare the Quotes.

The MC51S carries the same Zebra scan engines and Impinj UHF silicon as a Zebra TC27 or Honeywell CT47, built on a Qualcomm long-lifecycle platform with Android 16 and Google AER — 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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