Which SKU covers a broader range of barcode symbologies at the scan engine level?

Product A (M3410-010210) explicitly lists PDF417 as a supported 2D symbology alongside QR Code and Data Matrix in both its primary spec field and the dedicated Symbologies_2D field. Its symbology list also includes a catch-all reference to '1D barcodes' in the Symbologies field, suggesting broader linear coverage is documented.

Product B (M3410-010210-00403) lists QR Code, Data Matrix, and PDF417 in its Symbologies_2D field — matching Product A on the 2D side. However, the top-level Symbologies field for Product B omits explicit mention of PDF417 and drops the '1D barcodes' catch-all phrase, instead ending at 'standard barcodes' in the card bullets. Both units share the same 2D area imager scan engine, so the functional difference in symbology support — if any — is not fully resolved by the provided specs alone.

For deployments requiring verified PDF417 support (e.g., driver's license scanning or boarding pass verification), Product A's spec sheet more explicitly calls out that symbology. Buyers requiring confirmed 1D linear symbology breadth should request the full symbology matrix from Datalogic for Product B before committing.

Are there any differences in physical dimensions, weight, or ingress protection between the two units?

Both units share identical reported dimensions of 152 × 137 × 94 mm (6.0 × 5.4 × 3.7 in) and an IP52 ingress protection rating, providing equivalent resistance to dust and drip water. The internal weight fields (weight: 1.32) are identical across both SKUs.

A minor inconsistency exists in how weight is surfaced: Product A reports 350 g (0.77 lb) in its primary Weight spec field, while Product B's primary Weight field states 1.3 lb — which equates to approximately 590 g and conflicts with the 350 g / 0.77 lb figure that also appears in Product B's tilde-prefixed (~Weight) field. This discrepancy in Product B's own spec data is unresolved and should be confirmed with Datalogic before procurement.

Both units carry a 3-Year Factory/Limited Warranty and the same vertical presentation form factor. No thermal operating range, drop rating, or shock specification is present for either SKU in the provided data.

Do both SKUs support the same connectivity interfaces for POS and legacy system integration?

Both SKUs specify USB and RS-232 as their supported interfaces, enabling connection to both modern USB-based POS terminals and legacy serial-port systems without an additional converter. This dual-interface support is confirmed in both the primary Interface spec and the tilde-prefixed Connectivity fields for each product.

Neither SKU lists Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or USB-C in the provided specifications. There is no mention of SDK availability, driver support, or compatibility with specific POS software platforms in the spec data for either model. Both are designated as compatible with retail environments.

The SKU suffix '-00403' on Product B is a Datalogic convention that typically denotes a kit or accessory bundle variant (such as inclusion of a cable or stand), but no such bundled accessory is documented in the provided specifications. Buyers should verify with Datalogic whether the suffix signifies an included cable type or regional configuration before placing an order.

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

Our take: The M3410-010210 is the stronger documented choice when confirmed PDF417 and broad 1D symbology coverage is a procurement requirement, as its spec sheet explicitly calls out both. Both SKUs are otherwise functionally identical on every other measurable axis available in the provided data: identical 152 × 137 × 94 mm footprint, identical IP52 rating, identical USB and RS-232 interfaces, identical 2D area imager engine, and an identical 3-Year warranty. The only concrete differentiator favoring investigation of Product B is the '-00403' SKU suffix, which may indicate a bundled cable or accessory kit — but this is not confirmed in the supplied specs. Product B also carries an unresolved weight discrepancy (1.3 lb vs. 0.77 lb within its own fields). For a standard retail checkout deployment on USB or RS-232, either unit should perform identically; resolve the suffix meaning and weight inconsistency with Datalogic before final SKU selection.

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Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.

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Related Resources

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