Brand comparison
Differences between Hanshow and troniTAG
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 | troniTAG | |
|---|---|---|
| Models in catalogue | 9 | 2 |
| Screen size range | 1.54″ – 23.1″ | 4.2″ – 7.5″ |
| 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 | Mid, Upper |
| 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 | Almanya |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
| Management platform | HS Cloud · All-Star | troniTAG Cloud |
| Sells in Türkiye | VKF Renzel Türkiye · FİRMALAZIM, xplace Türkiye | VKF Renzel Türkiye · FİRMALAZIM |
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
troniTAG
A German manufacturer that has built a strong niche in non-retail applications (pharmacy, industry, office, healthcare). It offers seven different label sizes and a wide range of mounting accessories; battery life is stated as up to 5 years.
Strengths
- Seven sizes and a very wide choice of mounting accessories
- Flexibility in warehouse, manufacturing and office scenarios
- European manufacturing and predictability in GDPR/KVKK compliance
Watch-outs
- A 5-year battery life is below the Tier-1 average
- Few references from large grocery chains
How solid is this comparison?
33 fields are estimated across Hanshow records, with 15 sources attached. For troniTAG: 16 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.