Brand comparison
Differences between Hanshow and SUNMI
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 | SUNMI | |
|---|---|---|
| Models in catalogue | 9 | 2 |
| Screen size range | 1.54″ – 23.1″ | 2.13″ – 2.6″ |
| Colour capability | 3 colours, 4 colours, LCD | 3 colours |
| Communication | 2.4 GHz proprietary, Wi-Fi / wired | Bluetooth LE 5.x |
| 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 |
| 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 | Şanghay, Çin |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
| Management platform | HS Cloud · All-Star | SUNMI Cloud · açık ESL OpenAPI |
| Sells in Türkiye | VKF Renzel Türkiye · FİRMALAZIM, xplace Türkiye | Noya Bilgisayar |
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
SUNMI
A Chinese manufacturer known for smart POS terminals and retail IoT hardware; its ESL line is offered under the SL series. Market reports mention it among Chinese manufacturers growing both domestically and in exports. It publishes open ESL OpenAPI documentation for developers.
Strengths
- The option of buying the POS terminal and the ESL from the same manufacturer - single-source integration
- Publicly available ESL OpenAPI documentation
- NFC-capable three-colour displays and a visual template editor
- A widespread dealer network in Europe
Watch-outs
- Per-model technical datasheets are not public
- ESL is not the company's core product line - roadmap priority sits on the POS side
- Freezer and large-format options are limited
How solid is this comparison?
33 fields are estimated across Hanshow records, with 15 sources attached. For SUNMI: 14 estimated fields and 4 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.