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Product Reviews of MC9190 and CK70

November 20, 2023

We have paired up two rugged and well known devices. These product reviews of MC9190 and CK70 provide a general understanding of the similarity and differences. A side by side comparison chart of both products is also included.

Product Review: (Click here for a Product Comparison)

Motorola MC9190

This device offers multiple scanning options, keypad options, uses a high quality processor, and holds up to 6-foot drop, temperature, and tumble tests. Overall the MC9190 is a best in class mobile computer for barcodes and RFID for all types of businesses.

Intermec CK70

The Intermec CK70 has had several enhancements over the years including integrated RFID capabilities, a move to a better processor, and “flexible network radio” which enables seamless transitioning between different carrier networks. Similar to the MC9190, the CK70 is a handheld device with larger keys and keypad options. There is a scanner, 5 megapixel camera, bluetooth, and powerful battery with what Intermec says, “the industry’s longest battery life”.

The CK70 has a slightly smaller width and is lighter in weight than the MC9190.

Product Comparison

Motorola MC9190

Intermec CK70

Form-Factor
Rugged Handheld
Rugged Handheld

CPU Speed
Marvell PXA320/806MHz
600MHz OMAP 3530

OS
Windows CE 6.0 or Windows Mobile 6.5 Classic
Windows Mobile 6.5.3

RAM/ROM
256MB/1GB
512MB/1GB

Card Slots
1 x SD/MMC Card
1 micro-SD (up to 32GB)

Display Type
TFT Color
Transmissive TFT with LED backlight and light sensor

Display size/res
3.7″/480 x 640 pixel
3.5″/480 x 640 pixel VGA

Digitizer/pens
Resistive touch/1
Resistive touch/1

Keyboard/keys
28/43/53-key numberic alpha keypads
59-key numberic/43-key backlit keypad

Navigation
Directional control, triggers
Onscreen and directional control

Housing
Impact-resistant plastic
Unknown

Operating Temp
-4 to 122 Degrees F (-20 to 50 Degrees C)
-4 to 140 Degrees F

Sealing
IP64
IP67

Shock
Multiple 6-foot drops
26 6-foot drops per MIL-STD-810G

Tumble
2,000 one-meter tumbles at room temperature
2,000 1.0 meter tumbles

Size (WxHxD)
3.6 x 9.1 x 2.2 inches (91 x 231 x 193 mm)
3.15 x9.33 x 1.7 inches

Weight
27 ounces including battery (756g)
19 ounces with standard battery

Power
Li-Ion 7.2V, 2200mAh 15.8 watt-hours
Removable 3.7V, 5,200 mAH Li-Ion

Scanner
SE960 (1D laser)
SE1524-ER (extended laser)
SE4500 (1D/2D imager)
SE4600 (extended 1D/2D imager)
SE4500-DL (1D/2D + PDF codes)
SE4500-HD (1D/2D DPM imager)
EA30 high performance motion-tolerant 2D Imager

Camera
na
5 Megapixel Option

Interface
Dock
USB 2.0 host and client

Wireless
802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Dual-band
802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, WWAN (3.75GUMTS/HSUPA,GSM/GPRS), 12-channel GPS, accelerometer, e-compass