Zebra TC21 5-Inch Rugged Enterprise Touch Computer (Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Integrated 1D/2D Scanner, IP67)

Engineered to deliver enterprise-grade durability, dedicated barcode scanning, and multi-year lifecycle security without exceeding small business budgets, the Zebra TC21 5-Inch Rugged Wi-Fi Touch Computer represents the ultimate cost-effective smartphone upgrade for workers operating inside the four walls of retail, hospitality, light warehousing, and manufacturing.

Built to replace fragile consumer smartphones with commercial-grade reliability, the TC21 features a bright, daylight-viewable 5.0-inch HD touchscreen (1280 × 720) with water-droplet and glove operation, protected by shatter-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass. Unlike slow, awkward consumer camera scanning, the TC21 incorporates an enterprise SE4710 1D/2D barcode scan engine (or SE4100) with physical dual-side scan buttons that captures virtually any barcode in split seconds. Powered by a fast Qualcomm octa-core 1.8 GHz processor running Android with Zebra Mobility DNA, it withstands repeated 4 ft / 1.2 m drops to concrete and is certified IP67 waterproof and dustproof. Equipped with a removable, rechargeable 3100 mAh battery (or 5400 mAh extended battery), the TC21 delivers reliable all-day productivity for retail click-and-collect, price audits, and light warehouse inventory.

Key Features & Commercial Advantages

• Enterprise Rugged Construction at Smartphone Prices:
  • IP67 Sealing: Waterproof against complete submersion in water and totally impervious to airborne dust.
  • Drop Durability: Survives 4 ft / 1.2 m drops to concrete (5 ft / 1.5 m with protective boot) and 300 consecutive tumbles.
  • Gorilla Glass Display: Scratch- and shatter-resistant 5-inch touch screen designed for tough commercial use.
• Integrated Enterprise 1D/2D Barcode Scanning: Features genuine Zebra SE4710 / SE4100 scan engines with dedicated physical scan buttons, decoding damaged, dirty, and mobile screen barcodes with zero lag.
• Removable PowerPrecision Battery Architecture: Removable 3100 mAh battery eliminates midday charging downtime; optional 5400 mAh extended battery provides up to 14+ hours of continuous runtime.
• High-Speed Enterprise Wi-Fi & Bluetooth: High-performance 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/r/k/v/w Wi-Fi with fast roaming and Bluetooth 5.0 BLE maintain seamless connections across warehouse facilities.
• Enterprise Android with Mobility DNA: Pre-loaded with StageNow for rapid zero-touch deployment, Mobility Extensions (Mx) for military-grade OS lockdown, and guaranteed multi-year security patches.
• Comprehensive Commercial Accessory Ecosystem: Supports single- and multi-slot charging cradles, snap-on pistol trigger handles, wearable wrist mounts, and RFID sled attachments (RFD40).

Target Industries & Applications

• Retail Front-of-Store & Backroom: Assisted selling, price and inventory lookups, click-and-collect (BOPIS) fulfillment, markdown labeling.
• Hospitality & Entertainment: Guest check-in, event ticket scanning, restaurant table-side ordering, loyalty program processing.
• Light Warehousing & Distribution: Pick-and-pack sorting, put-away verification, cross-dock dispatch, cycle count audits.
• Manufacturing & Assembly: Work-in-process (WIP) tracking, parts replenishment, finished goods verification.

Technical Specifications