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Barcode Scanners

Optimise your data capture with our comprehensive collection of professional barcode scanners. As a leading UK specialist, POS Hardware Ltd provides robust scanning solutions for every commercial environment, including high-street retail, intensive warehousing, clinical healthcare, and industrial manufacturing.

Whether you need to scan traditional 1D barcodes or modern 2D QR codes, we stock the industry’s most trusted brands—including Honeywell, Zebra, Newland, and Datalogic—to ensure your business remains efficient and accurate.

Find the Right Scanning Technology for Your Business

Our range is categorised by technology and application to help you find the perfect match for your workflow:

  • Handheld Barcode Scanners: Ergonomic and reliable wired scanners (USB) for fixed point-of-sale stations and office desks.

  • Wireless & Bluetooth Scanners: Experience total mobility with cordless scanners, perfect for stocktaking, bulky item scanning, and warehouse picking.

  • 2D & QR Code Readers: Future-proof your POS with scanners capable of reading QR codes, Data Matrix, and digital vouchers directly from customer smartphone screens.

  • Presentation & Hands-Free Scanners: High-speed "always-on" scanners designed for high-traffic retail checkouts and hospitality venues.

  • Rugged Industrial Scanners: Heavy-duty hardware built to withstand extreme drops, tumbles, and harsh environmental conditions.

Seamless Integration with UK POS Software

All our scanners are designed for "plug-and-play" simplicity. We provide hardware fully compatible with major platforms including Shopify POS, Square, Brightpearl, and Tabology. With easy-to-configure settings and versatile connectivity options, you can upgrade your scanning infrastructure with minimal downtime.

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Socket Mobile Charging Docks - Black, White

Socket Mobile
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The Charging Dock charges 7/600/700 series Socket Mobile products. Using a 2 D Scanner is the Dock it Auto scans- i.e becomes a presentation scann...

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Socket Mobile S720 1D/2D Bluetooth Barcode Scanner – Linear & QR Code Reader (iOS, Android & Windows Compatible)

Socket Mobile
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The Socket Mobile S720 is a versatile, general-purpose Bluetooth scanner that bridges the gap between traditional 1D barcodes and modern 2D data. W...

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Sale-Opticon OPN2006 Bluetooth Barcode Scanner

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Opticon OPN-2006 Bluetooth Barcode Scanner. Warranty: 2 years. 1D Barcode Scanner . 512kB FlashROM, 96KB RAM. Bluetooth for real-time transfer. Cha...

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Socket Mobile S740 Performance Bundle: 1D/2D Barcode Scanner with Charging Dock

Socket Mobile
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The Socket Mobile S740 Performance Bundle combines the award-winning S740 2D/1D Bluetooth imager with a dedicated magnetic charging dock. This kit ...

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Socket Mobile S720 1D/2D Bluetooth Barcode Scanner & QR Code Reader – Includes Black Charging Dock

Socket Mobile
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The Socket Mobile S720 is the ultimate choice for UK businesses moving into the future of data capture. While legacy scanners handle only 1D barcod...

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Socket Mobile SocketScan S740 1D/2D Imager Bluetooth Barcode Scanner

Socket Mobile
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The Socket Mobile SocketScan S740 is a professional-grade, universal Bluetooth barcode scanner designed for 1D and 2D barcodes on both paper and sc...

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Socket Mobile AC4159-1956 Charging Stand for 600, 700 & 7 Series Barcode Scanners - Black

Socket Mobile
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Ordered Upon Request. The Socket Mobile Charging Stand is designed for flexible use with protective features to safeguard your barcode scanner. Wit...

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Socket Mobile S720 1D/2D Bluetooth Barcode Scanner & QR Code Reader – Includes White Charging Dock (UK Version)

Socket Mobile
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The Socket Mobile S720 is a premium, high-performance 2D barcode scanner designed for UK businesses that require speed, style, and versatility. Cap...

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Honeywell Voyager 1200g Single-Line Laser Barcode Scanner

Honeywell
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  The Honeywell Voyager 1200g is a premium single-line laser scanner built on the world’s best-selling scanner platform. It is renowned for its agg...

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Socket SocketScan® S320 Universal QR Code Reader

Socket Mobile
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The SocketScan S320 is a versatile QR code reader, ideal for businesses transitioning to QR code payment systems. With its portable countertop desi...

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EOL Opticon OPN-2500

Opticon
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The Opticon OPN-2500 has reached its End of Life (EOL) The Opticon OPN-2500 is a state-of-the-art barcode scanner, equipped with Bluetooth Low Ener...

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CipherLab 1504P Corded 2D Barcode Scanner

Cipherlab
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The CipherLab 1504P is an economical and highly efficient 2D handheld scanner designed for retail, healthcare, and public sector applications. This...

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Opticon OPA-3201-USB Bluetooth Dongle

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USB Bluetooth Dongle accessory, required when connecting to non-Bluetooth enabled devices. Includes MAC address for quick pairing. The Opticon OPA-...

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EOL Opticon OPC-3301i CCD Bluetooth Kit, includes scanner, CHG-3201 cradle and PSU

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The Opticon OPC-3301i is considered End-of-Life (EOL) The OPC-3301i is a compact handheld CCD scanner using Bluetooth to communicate with other dev...

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Star Micronics BSH-20U Handheld Scanner (37950920) | Wired USB, 1D/2D Imager

Star Micronics
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The Star Micronics BSH-20U Handheld Barcode Scanner (Part #37950920) provides a reliable and cost-effective wired solution for quick barcode deco...

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Socket Mobile AA NiMH Replacement Batteries for SocketScan 700 Series (1 Pair)

Socket Mobile
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The official replacement battery set for the SocketScan 700 Series (S700, S730, S740, and S760) is a specific pair of high-capacity NiMH rechargeab...

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EOL OPN-3102i 2D CMOS Imager

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  DISCONTINUATION FOR WHITE VARIANT OPN-3102i barcode scanner: 1D & 2D scanning Apple MFi certified Bluetooth connection Lightweight NFC tag f...

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Newland FM430 Barracuda 2D Mega Pixel Fixed Mounted Reader, Green Laser

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The Newland FM430 Barracuda is a high-performance, compact, fixed-mount scanner built for seamless integration into kiosks, self-service terminals,...

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Socket Mobile SocketScan S800 Attachable 1D Bluetooth Barcode Scanner

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The S800 is a "Linear Imager" designed for businesses that prioritise mobility and slim aesthetics. It is ideal for retail point-of-sale, field ser...

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EOL Socket Durascan D740 Universal Barcode Scanners & Bundles

Socket Mobile
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EOL, DURASCAN D720 IS RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT The DuraScan® D740 1D/2D imager barcode scanner with Bluetooth® wireless technology has an outer casi...

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Socket Mobile SocketScan S840 Attachable 1D/2D Bluetooth Barcode Scanner

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Socket Mobile 800 Series Universal Klip Case (Standalone)

Socket Mobile
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CipherLab 1500 Series Hands-Free Gooseneck Stand

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The CipherLab 1500 Series Gooseneck Stand is a high-quality, adjustable mounting solution designed to transform your handheld scanner into a high-s...

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Opticon OPR-2001Z Slimline Laser Scanner Kit

Opticon
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The Opticon OPR-2001Z (part number 11645) is an ultra-slim, high-performance 1D laser scanner designed to bring a modern, sophisticated aesthetic t...

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Technical Specification Guide: Commercial Barcode Scanners & Readers

Setting up the right data collection system keeps your checkout tills, inventory counting, and parcel tracking running without a hitch. When you buy barcode scanners for your business, matching the internal reading engine to your specific labels ensures your staff get a successful beep on the first try.

Laser Scanners vs. Linear Imagers & Area Imagers

The type of scan engine inside your hardware dictates what kind of markings it can read. Traditional laser barcode scanners use a sharp red beam to read standard linear 1D barcodes across retail shops and stockrooms, but they cannot read from phone screens.

For modern setups, 2D area imagers act like tiny digital cameras, snapping a quick picture of the code. This allows them to read omnidirectionally—meaning from any angle—and pull data from crinkled labels, plastic wrappings, and glowing smartphone displays for customer loyalty codes or digital rail tickets.

Rugged Warehouse Scanners & IP Ratings

Standard retail shop till scanners won't last long in a heavy-duty industrial setup. Our range of heavy-duty industrial barcode scanners is built to handle rough treatment, featuring thick rubberised casings that survive repeated drops onto hard concrete floors.

When browsing our stock for manufacturing or dusty yard environments, check the Ingress Protection (IP) rating. Models with IP65 or IP67 ratings are completely sealed against fine dust, dirt particles, and water splashes, preventing internal hardware failures.

Wireless Cordless Scanners & Base Stations

If your staff need to move around large items or walk down long pallet aisles, a wireless barcode scanner removes the restriction of a physical cable. These cordless systems use stable Bluetooth or radio frequencies to send data straight back to a charging cradle or mobile tablet.

With long-life lithium batteries, our mobile handhelds are ready for full-shift inventory stocktakes. For fixed spaces like pharmacy counters or trade desks, a standard wired USB barcode reader offers simple plug-and-play functionality with zero battery charging needed.


Symbology Support & Enterprise Device Deployment

Every commercial handheld barcode scanner machine we supply is programmed to recognise standard UK and global code types. Whether your workplace handles everyday retail shelf marks (EAN-13 and UPC codes), logistics shipping labels (Code 128 and GS1 formats), or square 2D codes (DataMatrix, Aztec codes, and QR codes), our reading devices pass the decrypted text instantly to your open computer terminal or mobile application.

  • Form Factors: Handheld guns, hands-free counter presentation blocks, and wearable ring readers.
  • Fleet Procurement: Available for single-till independent retailers or large-scale wholesale business hardware contracts.
  • Operating Systems: Works directly with Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS hardware configurations.
  • Alternative Terms: We supply a full range of wireless barcode readers, 1D laser guns, and cordless scanning units.
Scanner Category Reading Engine Type Max Cable/Wireless Range Where It Is Used Best
Handheld USB Scanners 1D Laser or Linear Imager Wired USB cable (usually 1.5m to 2m) Retail boutique checkouts, library desks, school receptions
Wireless & Bluetooth Units 1D/2D Area Imager 10m to 100m from base station Inventory stocktakes, picking packing benches, wholesale cash-and-carry
Hands-Free Presentation Blocks High-Speed Omnidirectional Imager Fixed position (Wired) Busy grocery shops, supermarkets, ticket gate entries
Rugged Industrial Models Extended-Range 2D Imager Cordless Bluetooth / IP67 Rated Manufacturing lines, outdoor shipping docks, high-rack warehouses

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