Brand comparison
Differences between DIGI and Hanshow
If your shortlist has come down to these two, the table below puts everything recorded in the catalogue side by side. We do not declare a winner — which difference matters depends on your store's scenario, and we do not know that scenario.
Measurable differences
Screen size range
Colour capability
Battery life (years)
IP protection class
Price band
Mains-powered models
Models with NFC
Sells in Türkiye
Full comparison
| DIGI | Hanshow | |
|---|---|---|
| Models in catalogue | 2 | 9 |
| Screen size range | 2.9″ – 23.1″ | 1.54″ – 23.1″ |
| Colour capability | 4 colours, LCD | 3 colours, 4 colours, LCD |
| Communication | 2.4 GHz proprietary, Wi-Fi / wired | 2.4 GHz proprietary, Wi-Fi / wired |
| Battery life (years) | 8 | 8 – 15 |
| Cold-rated models | 0 / 2 | 0 / 9 |
| IP protection class | IP40, IP65 | IP40, IP65, IP68 |
| Price band | Mid, Premium | Mid, Premium, Upper |
| Mains-powered models | 1 / 2 | 2 / 9 |
| Models with NFC | 0 / 2 | 7 / 9 |
| Market position | Tier-2 · Specialist | Tier-1 · Enterprise |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japonya | Pekin, Çin |
| Founded | 1957 | 2012 |
| Management platform | DIGI Retail Suite | HS Cloud · All-Star |
| Sells in Türkiye | DIGI Türkiye | VKF Renzel Türkiye · FİRMALAZIM, xplace Türkiye |
DIGI
A Japanese manufacturer focused on fresh food departments, drawing on its heritage in weighing and labelling systems. Its ESL solution shares the same data flow as its scale and label printer ecosystem.
Strengths
- Integrated data flow between scale, printed label and ESL
- Strong in fresh food scenarios such as butcher, deli and produce
- Japanese manufacturing quality and long product life
Watch-outs
- Limited cost advantage if you are buying ESL alone
- Ecosystem dependency - the full benefit appears alongside DIGI scales
Hanshow
A design-led manufacturer growing quickly in Europe and Asia. It introduced the four-colour Nebular Pro series in April 2023; at 7.8 mm body thickness it offers one of the thinnest models in the sector.
Strengths
- 7.8 mm ultra-thin unibody housing (Nebular Pro)
- IP68-rated seven-colour LED signalling
- NFC for mobile content updates and fast commissioning
- A strong price/performance balance within Tier-1
Watch-outs
- The field service network is still maturing in some European markets
- Software localisation and integration depth vary by project
How solid is this comparison?
15 fields are estimated across DIGI records, with 2 sources attached. For Hanshow: 33 estimated fields and 15 sources. Estimated fields are derived from class averages and are marked individually on product pages; where the two brands differ sharply in how much is estimated, the comparison is unequal by the same degree.