Which scan engine fits the application's read-distance and barcode-density needs?

The CK67-X1N-58A1C1G is equipped with the S0703 FlexRange Imager. The provided specifications describe it as a 1D/2D variable-distance engine but do not state a maximum rated read distance in numeric terms.

The CK67-X1N-58A1B1G carries the FlexRange XLR Imager, which the provided specifications explicitly rate for 1D/2D capture from near-contact up to 20-plus meters.

For applications requiring long-range barcode reads—high-bay warehouse racking, yard management, or bulk-storage areas where labels sit 5–20 m from the operator—the XLR engine in the CK67-X1N-58A1B1G is the specified choice. For standard-distance or mixed near/far environments where an exact long-range ceiling is not required, the S0703 FlexRange Imager in the CK67-X1N-58A1C1G covers variable distances per spec; however, no numeric maximum is provided in the available data.

How do the two units compare on wireless connectivity, cellular capability, and platform integration?

Both SKUs are identical across all connectivity specifications in the provided data: WiFi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5.2, 5G Sub-6 GHz and mmWave WWAN, Nano SIM plus eSIM, integrated NFC reader, USB, and Dual-Band GNSS. Both run Android with Google Mobile Services on the Honeywell ScanPal platform.

Neither SKU has an advantage over the other on connectivity or platform grounds based on the supplied specifications. Buyers integrating with Honeywell's Mobility Edge ecosystem, MDM platforms, or enterprise WMS software will have an identical experience on both models.

Are there any differences in durability, physical form factor, or environmental ratings between the two models?

Both models share the same physical and environmental specifications without exception: IP65 and IP68 ingress-protection ratings, 2.4 m drop rating, storage temperature range of -30 to 70 °C (-22 to 158 °F), operating temperature range of -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F), dimensions of 220 x 83 x 37 mm (8.7 x 3.3 x 1.5 in), and weight of 516 g (18.2 oz / 1.14 lb).

Display construction is identical on both: 4.3-inch, 800 x 480 resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 7. Battery capacity is 7000 mAh Li-Ion on both units, rated for multi-shift operation. FCC approval is listed for both. No ergonomic or durability differentiator exists between these two SKUs based on the provided specifications.

Which should you choose: the CK67-X1N-58A1C1G or the CK67-X1N-58A1B1G?

Our take: The CK67-X1N-58A1B1G is the stronger choice when operators must read barcodes at distances up to 20-plus meters, as its FlexRange XLR Imager is the only engine in the comparison with an explicit long-range rating in the provided specifications. The CK67-X1N-58A1C1G carries the S0703 FlexRange Imager described as variable-distance, but no numeric maximum read distance is supplied in the available data, making a direct range comparison impossible beyond what is stated. On every other measurable dimension—processor (Qualcomm QCS4490 Octa-Core 2.0 GHz), RAM (6 GB), storage (128 GB), display (4.3 in, 800 x 480, Gorilla Glass 7), wireless (WiFi 6E, BT 5.2, 5G Sub-6/mmWave), IP rating (IP65/IP68), drop rating (2.4 m), battery (7000 mAh), weight (516 g), OS (Android with GMS), and platform (ScanPal)—the two units are specification-identical. Buyers whose workflows keep scan distances within normal handheld range should evaluate the S0703 engine's datasheet independently before defaulting to the XLR model.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.

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Related Resources

• Honeywell CK67-X1N-58A1C1G product page — full specs and to add to a quote
• Honeywell CK67-X1N-58A1B1G product page — full specs and to add to a quote