Which scan engine covers the read ranges your workflows require?

The CK67-X0N-5EC1C2G is equipped with the S0703 FlexRange Imager, a 1D/2D scanner suited for standard warehouse pick-and-pack distances. The spec sheet does not publish a maximum read distance for this engine.

The CK67-X1N-58A1B1G carries the FlexRange XLR Imager, also a 1D/2D engine but spec-rated for reads up to 20+ meters. This extended long-range capability is material for applications such as high-bay racking, yard management, or receiving dock scanning where barcodes are mounted far above floor level or on the sides of trailers.

Buyers whose workflows keep operators within arm's reach of labels will not extract value from the XLR engine's range premium. Buyers with high-bay or wide-area scanning requirements, however, will find the S0703 on the X0N model a functional limitation the XLR on the X1N directly resolves.

Does your site need cellular 5G connectivity, or is Wi-Fi-only sufficient?

Both units support WiFi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and Bluetooth 5.2. Within a Wi-Fi-covered facility, the two models are equivalent on wireless throughput and spectrum access.

The CK67-X1N-58A1B1G adds 5G Sub-6 GHz and mmWave WWAN radios with Nano SIM and eSIM support. This enables fully cellular-connected operation independent of Wi-Fi infrastructure — directly relevant for field service, logistics yard operations, outdoor sites, or any deployment where the device leaves the building or where Wi-Fi coverage is intermittent.

The CK67-X0N-5EC1C2G has no WWAN radio specified; it is a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth device only. Deployers who need workers to roam beyond Wi-Fi coverage zones must choose the X1N model or add a separate mobile hotspot, which introduces additional hardware cost and management overhead.

Are the shared physical platform and environmental ratings adequate for your deployment conditions?

Both models are built on identical physical hardware: 220 x 83 x 37 mm chassis, 516 g weight, IP65/IP68 dust and water ingress protection, and a 2.4 m drop rating per the published specifications. Both carry the same operating temperature range of -20°C to 50°C and storage temperature range of -30°C to 70°C.

Both units run Android with Google Mobile Services (GMS) on the Honeywell ScanPal platform, share the same 13-megapixel rear camera, integrated NFC reader, microSD expandable storage, and Dual-Band GNSS. Battery capacity is identical at 7000 mAh Li-Ion; the X0N spec sheet cites 12–14 hours typical runtime, while the X1N spec sheet does not publish a discrete runtime figure.

For deployments confined to controlled indoor environments with full Wi-Fi coverage and standard read distances, these shared platform attributes are the dominant selection criteria and neither model holds a physical advantage over the other.

Which should you choose: the CK67-X0N-5EC1C2G or the CK67-X1N-58A1B1G?

Our take: The CK67-X1N-58A1B1G is the stronger choice when the deployment involves cellular connectivity needs, high-bay or extended-range barcode scanning, or any work environment outside reliable Wi-Fi coverage. Three concrete spec deltas drive this conclusion: (1) scan range — the X1N's FlexRange XLR Imager is rated to 20+ meters versus no published maximum range for the X0N's S0703 FlexRange Imager; (2) cellular radio — the X1N adds 5G Sub-6 GHz and mmWave WWAN with Nano SIM and eSIM, absent entirely on the X0N; (3) IP68 rating — both models share it, so ruggedness does not differentiate them. Conversely, the CK67-X0N-5EC1C2G is the appropriate choice for Wi-Fi-only indoor deployments with standard scan distances, where paying for unused 5G radios and an XLR optic adds cost without operational benefit. Both units run the same Honeywell ScanPal Android-with-GMS platform, ensuring identical software compatibility.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Resources

• Honeywell CK67-X0N-5EC1C2G product page — full specs and to add to a quote
• Honeywell CK67-X1N-58A1B1G product page — full specs and to add to a quote