Wearable RFID Zebra WS501-R Android terminal, UHF RFID, 1D/2D scanner, Wi-Fi 6

Zebra WS501-R Wearable Android terminal with UHF RFID

The Zebra WS501-R is an enterprise wearable terminal with integrated UHF RFID, designed for industrial workflows where workers need to scan barcodes, read RFID tags and access Android apps without using multiple separate devices.

The WS501-R series combines an Android wearable computer, an SR560 1D/2D scanner and a UHF RFID reader into one compact device. It is suitable for warehouses, logistics centers, manufacturing, retail back-of-store and operations where hands-free productivity is essential.

Main features

• All-in-one wearable terminal with Android and integrated UHF RFID
• SR560 1D/2D scanner for standard range barcodes
• UHF RFID reading up to approximately 1.5 m
• Support EPC Class 1 Gen 2 and EPC Gen 2 V2
• 2″ AMOLED touchscreen, 460 x 460 pixel resolution
• Qualcomm QCS2290 quad-core processor, 2.0 GHz
• Memory 3GB RAM and 32GB Flash
• Wi-Fi 6 with 2×2 MU-MIMO for fast and stable connections
• Bluetooth 5.3 with Classic Bluetooth and BLE support
• NFC Tap to Pair, ISO 14443 Type A, ISO 15693 and HCE
• PowerPrecision 2400 mAh hot-swappable battery
• Microphone, 90 dBA speaker and Push-to-Talk support
• Feedback via LEDs, sound and haptic vibration
• IP65 resistance, drops from 1.5 m and 2,000 tumbles at 0.5 m

Available wearing styles

• Back of Hand Mount for hands-free working and maximum flexibility
• Finger Mount for intensive scanning workflows
• Wrist Mount for RFID-focused operations
• Optional external antenna compatibility for downward-facing RFID reading

Recommended apps

• Warehousing and distribution: receiving, put-away, picking, sorting, inventory and loading
• Transport and logistics: sorting, loading/unloading, handling parcels and customs cages
• Production: parts tracking, pallet/container management and finished product inspection
• Retail: back-of-store operations, inventory, task management and markdowns

Benefits for operations

• Eliminates the need for a mobile terminal, ring scanner and separate RFID reader.
• Allows RFID capture and barcode scanning from the same device.
• Reduce training time through the familiar Android platform.
• It offers superior performance over the WS50 RFID generation: more memory, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.
• Supports long shifts with hot-swap battery and fast charging.

The Zebra WS501-R is recommended for companies that use or implement RFID in high-volume flows and need a compact, rugged, and ready-to-use wearable terminal for modern enterprise applications.