Zebra – TC701 Mobile Computer | Ultra-Rugged Mobile Computing Reimagined for the AI-Powered Frontline
The Zebra TC701 is Zebra’s most rugged handheld mobile computer, engineered for frontline workers who demand maximum durability alongside the processing power to run advanced AI applications. Powered by Qualcomm’s Dragonwing Q-6690 processor with a dedicated AI engine, the TC701 delivers up to 300% more performance than legacy TC7 devices — paired with up to 12 GB RAM and 256 GB Flash to handle the most data-intensive on-device workloads.
Built for T&L, field service, retail, and warehouse environments, the TC701 brings together barcode scanning, integrated UHF RFID, 50 MP imaging, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, and 5G cellular into one ultra-rugged device. Its 6-inch AMOLED display with 1500 nits of brightness ensures readability in any condition, while a 12 ft. drop rating and 3,500 tumble cycles set a new benchmark for TC7 Series durability. Develop and deploy AI applications in days — not months — using Zebra’s Frontline AI Suite.
Specification
Physical Characteristics
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 3.07 x 0.61 inches (165.0 x 77.9 x 15.5 mm)
- Weight: 10.02 oz (284 g) with 5000 mAh battery / 11.08 oz (314 g) with 7240 mAh battery
- Display: 6.0-inch AMOLED, Full HD+ 2160×1080, 1500 nits, adaptive refresh rate, optically bonded
- Glass: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- Touch Panel: Multi-mode capacitive; bare or gloved fingertip; water droplet rejection; fingerprint-resistant coating
- Buttons: Dual scan buttons, push-to-talk, volume up/down; programmable
- Ports: USB Type-C (USB 3.1) bottom and back I/O (USB 2.0)
- Notifications: Audible tone, multi-color LEDs, vibration
Performance
- Processor: Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-6690 octa-core, up to 2.9 GHz
- OS: Android (Zebra Lifeguard for Android)
- RAM / Storage: 8 GB / 128 GB UFS 3.1 or 12 GB LPDDR5 / 256 GB UFS 3.1
- Expansion: MicroSD up to 2 TB
- Security: Android Strongbox, Secure Element IC, FIPS 140-2 Validated, Common Criteria certified, Secure Boot
Wireless Connectivity
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz), 2×2 MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7
- WWAN: 5G Release 17; private 5G, CBRS, dual SIM/dual standby
- SIM: 1 physical SIM + dual eSIM
- Bluetooth: v6.0, Class 1 & 2, 2×2 Tx, secondary BLE beaconing
- GPS (WWAN SKU): Triple-band GNSS — GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Data Capture
- Scanners: SR500 (all lighting), SR560 (high motion), AC670 long-range up to 100 ft.
- Rear Camera: 50 MP autofocus with PDAF; HDR; optional 50 MP with QPD AF
- Front Camera: 8 MP fixed focus
- Ultra-Wide Camera (optional): 13 MP autofocus, PDAF
- Time-of-Flight (iTOF): Select SKUs — depth, distance, volume measurement
- Integrated UHF RFID: 200+ tags/sec, up to 6.5 ft.; EPC Class 1 Gen2 / Gen2 V2; EU & US bands
- NFC: ISO 14443 A/B, FeliCa, ISO 15693; contactless payment; Apple ECP 1.0/2.0; Google Smart Tap
- OCR: On-device; license plates, VINs, TINs, and custom document scanning
Power
- Standard Battery: 5000 mAh (19.45 Wh), PowerPrecision+
- Extended Battery: 7240 mAh (28.16 Wh), PowerPrecision+
- Wireless Charge: Qi compatible, 5000 mAh
- Fast Charging: 0–70% in 45 minutes
- Hot Swap: Yes — zero downtime
Ruggedness & Environment
- Drop: 12 ft. to concrete at room temperature (8 ft. across full operating temp range); exceeds MIL-STD-810H
- Sealing: IP68 and IP65 (IEC 60529)
- Tumble: 3,500 x 3.3 ft. tumbles
- Operating Temp: -4°F to +122°F (-20°C to +50°C)
- Storage Temp: -40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C)
- Humidity: 5%–95% non-condensing
- ESD: ±20 kV air / ±8 kV direct / ±10 kV indirect
- Thermal Shock Tested: Yes
Environmental Compliance
- RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU; REACH SVHC 1907/2006; EPEAT Gold Certified
Benefits
The Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-6690 with a dedicated AI engine delivers up to 300% more performance than legacy TC7 devices. With up to 12 GB RAM, 256 GB Flash, and a 2 TB MicroSD slot, the TC701 runs the most demanding on-device AI workloads without compromise.
The TC701 survives 12 ft. concrete drops, 3,500 tumble cycles, thermal shock, and IP68/IP65 sealing — up to 75% more tumble-resistant than other TC7 Series devices. Backed by Secure Boot, Android Strongbox, and FIPS 140-2 validation, it’s built to minimize downtime and reduce total cost of ownership.
Built-in UHF RFID reads 200+ tags/sec up to 6.5 ft. The AC670 scanner reaches 100 ft. A 50 MP camera, on-device OCR, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, and 5G combine every data capture and connectivity need into a single ultra-rugged device.
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