Zebra WS501-R RFID Wearable Mobile Computer

The Zebra WorkTouch RFID Companion is a compact wearable mobile computer designed to deliver hands‑free RFID and barcode data capture where speed and accuracy matter. Built for warehouses, retail, logistics and manufacturing environments, this wearable combines UHF RFID reading with a high-performance SR560 imager to speed picking, cycle counts and inventory audits while reducing errors and worker fatigue. Ruggedized for industrial use with IP65 and MIL‑STD protection on select configurations, multiple mount options (finger, back‑of‑hand, wrist) and enterprise connectivity, the device integrates into existing Zebra ecosystems to improve throughput, simplify device management and support extended shift operations with a hot‑swappable battery design.

Key Features

• Hands‑free wearable design: Multiple mount options (finger, back‑of‑hand, wrist) enable continuous operation and improved worker productivity without occupying the hands.
• UHF RFID & barcode capture: Integrated UHF RFID technology and SR560 imaging provide reliable RFID reads plus 1D/2D barcode scanning for versatile data capture workflows.
• Rugged and serviceable: Industrial-grade protection including IP65 and MIL‑STD ratings on selected models, plus a hot‑swappable/removable battery for sustained uptime.
• Enterprise connectivity: Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2x2 MU‑MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3 and optional NFC allow fast, secure connections to backend systems and peripherals.
• Compact compute platform: Android 14 with multi‑core Qualcomm processing, 3 GB RAM and 32 GB flash storage supports modern mobile applications and integrations.

Specifications

• Brand: Zebra
• Model family: WS501-R / WorkTouch RFID Companion
• Form factor: Wearable (finger mount, back‑of‑hand mount, wrist mount)
• RFID technology: UHF RFID
• RFID frequency: 900 MHz; UHF 865–868 MHz (EMEA)
• RFID read range: 1.5 m (variant dependent)
• Imager / scanner: SR560 1D/2D imager
• Scanning capabilities: RFID, Barcode
• Internal storage: 32 GB
• RAM: 3 GB
• Battery capacity: 2400 mAh
• Battery features: Hot‑swappable / removable battery
• Operating system: Android 14
• Wi‑Fi: Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2x2 MU‑MIMO
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
• NFC: Supported (variant dependent)
• Display: 2.0 in AMOLED (select variants)
• Display resolution: 460 x 460 px (select variants)
• Ingress protection: IP65 (select variants)
• Rugged standard: MIL‑STD‑810G (select variants)
• Processor: Qualcomm QCS2290, 4 cores, 2.0 GHz (select variants)
• USB connection: USB‑C
• Audio & haptics: Speaker, vibration motor (select variants)