Which scanner reads the wider range of barcodes for this deployment?

The CX4517-3758 is specified with a 1D laser scan engine and supports Code 128, Code 39, and UPC. No 2D symbologies are listed in the provided specifications.

The CX3487-1982 also carries a 1D scan engine designation, but its specified symbology set is broader: Code 128, Code 39, UPC, EAN, QR Code, and Data Matrix. The inclusion of QR Code and Data Matrix means it can read 2D barcodes despite the '1D scanner' product-type classification.

For deployments that require reading only linear barcodes such as traditional retail shelf labels or legacy warehouse bins, the CX4517-3758's symbology set is sufficient. Any workflow that involves QR codes on shipment documents, mobile tickets, or Data Matrix on serialized parts will require the CX3487-1982, as the CX4517-3758's specifications do not list those symbologies.

Which model is better suited to harsh or wet environments?

The CX4517-3758 carries an IP67 rating, meaning it is certified dust-tight and capable of withstanding immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes per the IEC 60529 standard. Its specifications explicitly list an Outdoor environment rating.

The CX3487-1982 does not have an IP rating listed in the provided specifications. An IP rating is absent for this model, so no equivalent dust or water ingress protection can be confirmed from the available data.

For outdoor environments, loading docks, food processing areas, or any setting where the scanner may be exposed to liquids or airborne particulates, the CX4517-3758's IP67 rating is a concrete, testable specification. Buyers should not assume equivalent protection from the CX3487-1982 without consulting its datasheet or manufacturer documentation directly.

Which scanner sustains longer untethered operation per charge?

The CX3487-1982 specifies a 2000mAh internal battery. No discharge or scan-cycle runtime figure is provided in the available specifications, but the rated capacity gives a basis for estimating shift endurance relative to other scanners.

The CX4517-3758 does not list a battery capacity in the provided specifications. No mAh figure or runtime data is available for this model from the supplied data.

Buyers whose workflows require full-shift operation without access to a charging station have a concrete battery capacity figure only for the CX3487-1982 (2000mAh). The CX4517-3758's battery endurance cannot be compared numerically from the available specifications; buyers should request that data from the manufacturer or distributor before committing to a volume purchase.

Which should you choose: the CX4517-3758 or the CX3487-1982?

Our take: The CX4517-3758 is the stronger choice when environmental durability is the primary requirement: it is the only model with a confirmed IP67 rating, providing dust-tight and 1-meter immersion protection that the CX3487-1982 cannot match from the available specifications. Conversely, the CX3487-1982 is the stronger choice when symbology coverage matters: it adds QR Code, Data Matrix, and EAN to the shared Code 128/Code 39/UPC base, covering 2D codes the CX4517-3758 does not list. The CX3487-1982 also specifies a 2000mAh battery; no battery capacity is provided for the CX4517-3758. For wet or outdoor deployments reading only 1D barcodes, the CX4517-3758's IP67 certification is decisive. For mixed 1D/2D workflows on retail floors or in field service where workers carry the scanner through a full shift, the CX3487-1982's broader symbology set and stated battery capacity are the relevant differentiators.

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Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.

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Related Resources

• Socket Mobile CX4517-3758 product page — full specs and to add to a quote
• Socket Mobile CX3487-1982 product page — full specs and to add to a quote