Brand comparison
Differences between Hanshow and Opticon
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
Communication
Battery life (years)
IP protection class
Price band
Mains-powered models
Models with NFC
Sells in Türkiye
Full comparison
| Hanshow | Opticon | |
|---|---|---|
| Models in catalogue | 9 | 2 |
| Screen size range | 1.54″ – 23.1″ | 2.1″ – 11.6″ |
| Colour capability | 3 colours, 4 colours, LCD | 3 colours |
| Communication | 2.4 GHz proprietary, Wi-Fi / wired | 2.4 GHz proprietary |
| Battery life (years) | 8 – 15 | 5 |
| Cold-rated models | 0 / 9 | 0 / 2 |
| IP protection class | IP40, IP65, IP68 | IP54 |
| Price band | Mid, Premium, Upper | Economy, Premium |
| Mains-powered models | 2 / 9 | 0 / 2 |
| Models with NFC | 7 / 9 | 2 / 2 |
| Market position | Tier-1 · Enterprise | Tier-2 · Specialist |
| Headquarters | Pekin, Çin | Tokyo, Japonya |
| Founded | 2012 | 1976 |
| Management platform | HS Cloud · All-Star | Opticon ESL Server |
| Sells in Türkiye | VKF Renzel Türkiye · FİRMALAZIM, xplace Türkiye | — |
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
Opticon
Draws on its heritage in barcode scanner manufacturing to offer an integrated solution in store hardware. SE series labels consume energy only during radio transmission and display refresh. The family comprises eight models from the SE-214 to the SE-1160R and uses IEEE 802.15.4-based 2.4 GHz (2405-2480 MHz) communication.
Strengths
- Works within the same ecosystem as the barcode terminals
- One of the few manufacturers that publishes its specifications openly, model by model
- An RGB LED with adjustable frequency and duration on every model
- Battery life of up to 5 years; 2,000 labels per base station on the SE-214
Watch-outs
- IP class and operating temperature are not stated on the product pages - confirm per project
- Software features are basic - not suited to advanced merchandising scenarios
- NFC is not standard; it is offered as an option
How solid is this comparison?
33 fields are estimated across Hanshow records, with 15 sources attached. For Opticon: 10 estimated fields and 2 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.