Which SKU covers more barcode symbologies out of the box?

Product A (M3410-010210-00604) explicitly lists 1D linear symbologies in its structured specs — Code 128, Code 39, UPC, and EAN — in addition to 2D codes: QR Code, Data Matrix, and PDF417. Product B (M3410-010210-00403) lists only 2D symbologies in its structured spec fields (QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417); its top-level Symbologies field omits '1D linear codes' as a grouped entry and does not enumerate specific 1D families.

Both units share the same '1D/2D Area Imager' scan-type designation at the top-level field, which implies 1D capability in both. However, only Product A's structured data explicitly names 1D families (Code 128, Code 39, UPC, EAN). Buyers deploying environments with legacy 1D-only labels who need documented symbology confirmation should note this documentation gap in Product B's spec sheet as provided.

Are the form factor, weight, and environmental ratings identical between the two SKUs?

Both scanners share identical physical dimensions: 152 × 137 × 94 mm (6.0 × 5.4 × 3.7 in). Weight is listed as 1.3 lb / 1.32 (normalized) for both. Product B's tilde-prefixed fields add a gram-weight of 350 g (0.77 lb), while Product A's narrative references 350 g as well — the two are consistent.

Both carry an IP52 ingress-protection rating, indicating resistance to dust particles greater than 12.5 mm and protection against vertically dripping water — standard for dry indoor retail counter environments. Neither spec set indicates an operating temperature range, humidity tolerance, or drop-resistance rating. Buyers deploying in harsher environments should request full environmental datasheets before specifying either unit.

Do the two SKUs differ in product-type classification or POS integration profile?

Both SKUs share the same interface set (USB and RS-232) and the same vertical-presentation scanner form factor, making their POS integration profile equivalent at the connectivity level. Both are listed with a 3-Year Factory (Limited) Warranty.

A notable classification discrepancy exists: Product A's structured '_Product_Type' field reads 'Vertical Presentation Scanner,' while Product B's same field reads 'Bar Code Scanner' — a broader, less specific category. This difference is internal to the spec data as provided and may reflect catalog-entry variation rather than a physical product difference. Neither SKU's provided specs document a specific host communication protocol version, supported operating systems, or software development kit, so software integration depth cannot be compared from this data alone.

Which should you choose: the M3410-010210-00604 or the M3410-010210-00403?

Our take: The M3410-010210-00604 is the stronger documented choice when explicit 1D symbology confirmation is required at the point of specification, because its structured spec data names Code 128, Code 39, UPC, and EAN — fields absent from the M3410-010210-00403 spec set as provided. Beyond that single documentation delta, the two units are spec-identical across every other provided dimension: same 152 × 137 × 94 mm footprint, same 1.32 lb weight, same IP52 rating, same USB/RS-232 interface set, and the same 3-year warranty. The M3410-010210-00403 carries a broader 'Bar Code Scanner' product-type classification versus the 00604's 'Vertical Presentation Scanner' tag — a catalog difference, not a confirmed hardware difference. Buyers whose POS environment exclusively processes 2D codes (QR, Data Matrix, PDF417) will find no spec-supported distinction between the two. Installers should cross-reference the manufacturer's official datasheet for each SKU to confirm whether the hardware decode sets differ before committing to either unit.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.

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Related Resources

• Datalogic M3410-010210-00604 product page — full specs and to add to a quote
• Datalogic M3410-010210-00403 product page — full specs and to add to a quote