Which model's scan engine better matches your barcode reading environment?

The CK67-X0N-58S1B0G is equipped with the FlexRange XLR Imager, specified at a 20+ meter read range for 1D and 2D barcodes. This makes it suited to high-bay warehouse racking, staging areas, or any application where the operator must scan from distance without approaching the label.

The CK67-X0N-5EC1C2G carries the S0703 FlexRange Imager, specified for 1D and 2D barcode reading. The provided specifications do not state a maximum read range for the S0703. Buyers requiring confirmed long-range performance should request Honeywell's S0703 range specification sheet before committing to this SKU.

Both imagers are FlexRange-family units capable of standard 1D/2D symbologies. The XLR designation on the 58S1B0G model explicitly targets extended-range scenarios; the 5EC1C2G model's S0703 imager range is not confirmed by the available specifications.

Does GMS availability affect your enterprise app deployment and device management strategy?

The CK67-X0N-5EC1C2G runs Android with Google Mobile Services (GMS) and is listed on the Honeywell ScanPal platform. GMS enables access to Google Play, Google Play Protect, Android Enterprise enrollment (zero-touch, QR, NFC), and EMM/MDM agents that depend on Google Play Services APIs. Organizations standardized on Google-based MDM workflows (Intune with Android Enterprise, VMware Workspace ONE, SOTI MobiControl in Android Enterprise mode) will find the 5EC1C2G integrates directly into those pipelines.

The CK67-X0N-58S1B0G runs Android without GMS (non-GMS). App sideloading or a private enterprise app store is required. EMM enrollment is still possible via non-GMS-aware agents, but any application or MDM feature that calls Google Play Services APIs will not function. This configuration is common in environments with strict data-sovereignty requirements or government/regulated-sector mandates that prohibit Google services on endpoints.

Neither model specifies the Android OS version in the provided data. Buyers should confirm the shipped Android version and Honeywell's software support commitment period for lifecycle planning.

Are there any hardware differences between the two models that affect field durability or connectivity?

Across all provided hardware specifications, both models are identical: Qualcomm QCS4490 Octa-Core 2.0 GHz processor, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB Flash storage with microSD expansion, 4.3-inch 800×480 display with Corning Gorilla Glass 7, IP65/IP68 ingress protection, 2.4 m drop rating, WiFi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5.2, integrated NFC, 13-megapixel rear camera, 7000 mAh Li-Ion battery, operating temperature -20 to 50 °C, and storage temperature -30 to 70 °C. Dimensions and weight are also identical at 220 × 83 × 37 mm and 516 g.

The 58S1B0G lists an 8–12 hour battery runtime estimate; the 5EC1C2G lists 12–14 hours. Both figures come from marketing descriptors rather than IEC-standard discharge test data in the provided specifications, so direct numerical comparison should be treated as approximate. Physical battery capacity (7000 mAh) is identical.

Both models carry FCC approval. No CE, IC, or other regional certifications are specified in the provided data. The 5EC1C2G lists power input as '11V AC' which appears to be a data-entry artifact; both units are battery-powered handhelds and share the same 7000 mAh Li-Ion battery specification.

Which should you choose: the CK67-X0N-58S1B0G or the CK67-X0N-5EC1C2G?

Our take: The CK67-X0N-58S1B0G is the stronger choice when extended-range barcode scanning or a GMS-free Android environment is the primary requirement. Its FlexRange XLR Imager is explicitly rated to 20+ meters, a concrete specification the S0703 imager in the CK67-X0N-5EC1C2G does not match in the available data. Conversely, the CK67-X0N-5EC1C2G is the correct selection for organizations that depend on Google Mobile Services: Android Enterprise enrollment, Google Play app distribution, and EMM agents requiring Play Services APIs are all available on the 5EC1C2G and unavailable on the 58S1B0G. Every other hardware dimension—processor, RAM, storage, display, IP rating, drop rating, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, camera, battery capacity, dimensions, and weight—is specification-identical between the two SKUs. Platform decision (GMS vs. non-GMS) and scan-range requirement are the sole differentiators.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.

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Related Resources

• Honeywell CK67-X0N-58S1B0G product page — full specs and to add to a quote
• Honeywell CK67-X0N-5EC1C2G product page — full specs and to add to a quote