Brand comparison
Differences between Hanshow and Sertag
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 | Sertag | |
|---|---|---|
| Models in catalogue | 9 | 2 |
| Screen size range | 1.54″ – 23.1″ | 2.9″ – 7.5″ |
| Colour capability | 3 colours, 4 colours, LCD | 3 colours |
| Communication | 2.4 GHz proprietary, Wi-Fi / wired | Sub-1 GHz (433/868 MHz) |
| 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, Upper |
| Mains-powered models | 2 / 9 | 0 / 2 |
| Models with NFC | 7 / 9 | 0 / 2 |
| Market position | Tier-1 · Enterprise | Tier-3 · Value |
| Headquarters | Pekin, Çin | Shenzhen, Çin |
| Founded | 2012 | 2011 |
| Management platform | HS Cloud · All-Star | Sertag ESL System |
| 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
Sertag
A manufacturer specialising in sub-1 GHz communication. Thanks to the high penetration of the lower frequency, it covers a wide area with fewer access points in environments dense with metal shelving and walls. Note: the manufacturer's site was unreachable during the 2026-08 verification round; the records rest on secondary sources.
Strengths
- Wide coverage with a low access point count thanks to sub-1 GHz
- Advantageous in warehouses and industrial facilities
- Reasonable infrastructure and hardware cost
Watch-outs
- Low bandwidth - bulk updates are slow
- Limited variety in colour and large-format models
How solid is this comparison?
33 fields are estimated across Hanshow records, with 15 sources attached. For Sertag: 18 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.