Brand comparison
Differences between YalaTech and ZKONG
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
Models with NFC
Full comparison
| YalaTech | ZKONG | |
|---|---|---|
| Models in catalogue | 2 | 4 |
| Screen size range | 2.13″ – 4.2″ | 2.13″ – 7.5″ |
| Colour capability | 2 colours, 4 colours | 2 colours, 3 colours, 4 colours |
| Communication | 2.4 GHz proprietary | Bluetooth LE 5.x |
| Battery life (years) | 5 | 4 – 5 |
| Cold-rated models | 1 / 2 | 1 / 4 |
| IP protection class | IP54, IP68 | IP5X, IP63 |
| Price band | Mid | Economy, Mid, Upper |
| Mains-powered models | 0 / 2 | 0 / 4 |
| Models with NFC | 0 / 2 | 4 / 4 |
| Market position | Tier-3 · Value | Tier-2 · Specialist |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen, Çin | Hangzhou, Çin |
| Founded | 2013 | 2015 |
| Management platform | Yala Retail Cloud | ZKONG Cloud |
| Sells in Türkiye | — | — |
YalaTech
A manufacturer that stands out with its IP68-rated freezer model. In the model list, sizes between 1.54 and 10.2 inches are offered predominantly in four colours (BWRY); the freezer variant is listed at 2.13 inches in black-and-white, with -20 °C operation and IP68 sealing.
Strengths
- A fully waterproof IP68 housing on the freezer model
- Four-colour (BWRY) displays across most sizes in the family
- A competitive price band
Watch-outs
- Technical figures such as resolution, weight and battery life are not published
- Low brand recognition and a small reference pool
- Long-term spare parts and support risk should be assessed
ZKONG
A manufacturer spreading quickly with a BLE-based, low-infrastructure-cost solution. The Blade series is positioned across fourteen sizes between 1.8 and 10.2 inches with body thicknesses of 9-13.6 mm, and the Shield series with its high-resistance plastic housing and freezer variants (ZK21SF, ZK26SF). Model codes and resolutions are published openly on the manufacturer's site.
Strengths
- A low total cost of ownership
- Simple and inexpensive infrastructure through BLE
- A very wide size range and resolution tables published model by model
- Short lead times
Watch-outs
- Bulk update time may lengthen in dense label environments - measure it in the pilot
- Protection class is IP63 on most models; for wet areas choose the IP66 variant specifically
- Battery life figures are not published publicly
- Enterprise SLA and long-term support level vary by partner
How solid is this comparison?
16 fields are estimated across YalaTech records, with 2 sources attached. For ZKONG: 18 estimated fields and 6 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.