What does IP65 and the drop rating cover?

IP65 is dust-tight plus protection against water jets to IEC sealing specifications. Drop rating is 150 cm with the unit powered on, and the chassis is tumble-tested to 1,000 cycles across six sides.

HC720S Handheld RFID Reader & RFID-Scanner

SPECIFICATION AT A GLANCE	Full parameter table below
UHF	865–868 MHz (EU) / 902–928 MHz (US) / 920–925 MHz (CN); EPC C1G2, ISO 18000-6C; 4 dBi antenna; 8–25 m read range Tag-dependent
Also reads	HF 13.56 MHz (ISO/IEC 14443A/B, ISO 15693) · LF 125 / 134.2 kHz · NFC 14443A All approx. 3–5 cm
OS / CPU	Android 12 · MTK6763 octa-core, 2.0 GHz
Memory	3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage 2/4 GB and 16/64 GB options
Display	5.7" IPS LTPS, 1440 × 720, multi-touch, toughened glass
Battery	3.7 V / 10,000 mAh removable ~8 h use · >300 h standby
Ruggedness	IP65 · 150 cm drop (powered on) · 1,000-cycle tumble −20 to 50 °C · 95% RH non-condensing
Size / weight	178 × 83 × 17 mm · 580 g

Why this handheld

Five things that change how a shift runs

Every point below maps to a row in the parameter table — no claims that cannot be checked.

8–25 m UHF reads with a 4 dBi antenna

The HC720S uses a 4 dBi spiral antenna and EPC Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C protocol, with a stated effective read distance of 8–25 m depending on the tag used. That is the difference between walking a rack aisle and physically touching every carton.

Spec: 4 dBi antenna · EPC C1G2 / ISO 18000-6C

Four air interfaces in one device

Beyond UHF, the same unit reads HF at 13.56 MHz (ISO/IEC 14443A/B and ISO 15693), LF at 125 kHz and 134.2 kHz, and NFC at 13.56 MHz — each at roughly 3–5 cm. One handheld covers mixed-tag sites instead of three.

Spec: UHF + HF + LF + NFC · HF/LF/NFC approx. 3–5 cm

A full shift on one removable battery

3.7 V / 10,000 mAh removable lithium polymer, rated at about 8 hours of use with over 300 hours standby. Removable matters operationally: a depleted pack is swapped in seconds rather than ending a shift at a charging dock.

Spec: 10,000 mAh · ~8 h use · >300 h standby

Built for yards, not just warehouses

IP65 sealing to IEC specifications, a 150 cm drop rating with the unit powered on, and a six-side tumble test to 1,000 cycles. Operating range −20 °C to 50 °C, storage −20 °C to 60 °C, 95% non-condensing humidity.

Spec: IP65 · 150 cm drop · 1,000 tumble cycles

Android 12 with optional data-capture modules

MTK6763 octa-core at 2.0 GHz with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage (2/4 GB and 16/64 GB options), on a 5.7" 1440×720 IPS display. Optional 2D scan engine (Zebra SE4710, CM60 or NLS-N1 at 5 mil), optional FBI PIV FAP10 fingerprint module at 508 dpi, plus a 13 MP autofocus rear camera. Modules are specified at order — they are not field-retrofit items.

Spec: Android 12 · MTK6763 2.0 GHz · optional 2D / FAP10 fingerprint

Where it is used

Three deployments that fit the same unit

Warehouse

Rack-level stock counts

Bulk UHF reads without line of sight, so an aisle is counted without unloading pallets. The long read distance lets one operator cover racking that would otherwise need a ladder.

Retail

Back-of-house and receiving

Pair UHF case-level reads with the optional 2D engine for barcode-only supplier labels — one device for both label types, instead of a reader and a separate scanner.

Outdoor

Inspection and asset audits

Field crews working rain, dust and drop-prone sites: IP65 sealing, a 150 cm drop rating, 4G and GPS for live upload straight from the yard.

Technical parameters

Full specification

Grouped into five sections so a technical reviewer can jump straight to the part they need.

STANDARD CONFIGURATION
Dimensions	178 × 83 × 17 mm
Weight	580 g
Colour	Black (black front shell, black bottom shell)
Display	5.7" IPS LTPS, 1440 × 720, full-screen layout
Touch panel	Multi-touch panel, toughened glass
Cameras	13 MP autofocus rear camera with flash; 5.0 MP front camera (optional)
Speaker	Built-in 8 Ω / 0.8 W waterproof speaker × 1
Microphone	Sensitivity −42 dB, output impedance 2.2 kΩ
Battery	Removable polymer lithium ion, 3.7 V / 10,000 mAh
Battery life	Approx. 8 hours of use; standby > 300 hours
SYSTEM HARDWARE
CPU	MTK6763 octa-core, 2.0 GHz
RAM	3 GB (2 GB or 4 GB optional)
Storage	32 GB (16 GB or 64 GB optional)
Operating system	Android 12
NFC	Built-in, ISO/IEC 14443A, read distance 3–5 cm
NETWORK CONNECTION
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz dual band
Bluetooth	BT 5.0 (BLE)
Cellular	LTE B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B38, B39, B40, B41 · WCDMA 1/2/5/8 · GSM 2/3/5/8
GPS	Built-in
DATA COLLECTION
UHF	CN 920–925 MHz · US 902–928 MHz · EU 865–868 MHz; EPC C1 Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C; 4 dBi spiral antenna; effective read distance 8–25 m, tag-dependent
High frequency	13.56 MHz, ISO/IEC 14443A/B and ISO 15693; effective read distance 3–5 cm
Low frequency	125 kHz and 134.2 kHz; effective read distance 3–5 cm
2D scan engine (optional)	Zebra SE4710 / CM60 / NLS-N1; optical resolution 5 mil; scan rate 50 times/s; supports PDF417, MicroPDF417, Data Matrix, QR Code, MicroQR, Aztec, Han Xin and inverses
Fingerprint (optional)	Capacitive press module, 508 dpi, FBI PIV FAP10, single-frame capture ≤ 0.25 s
RELIABILITY
Drop rating	150 cm, unit powered on
Operating temperature	−20 °C to 50 °C
Storage temperature	−20 °C to 60 °C
Tumble	Six-side rolling test up to 1,000 cycles
Humidity	95%, non-condensing

Read distances quoted above are the manufacturer's stated effective values under reference conditions and vary with tag type, orientation and the RF environment on site. Validate with your own tags before fixing a distance in a project specification.

Questions buyers ask

Frequently asked questions

What is the read range of the HC720S?

8–25 m for UHF, depending on the tag. The unit uses a 4 dBi spiral antenna with EPC Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-6C protocol. Actual range varies with tag type, orientation and the RF environment on site — validate with your own tags before specifying a distance in a project plan.

Which UHF frequency bands are available?

China 920–925 MHz, US 902–928 MHz and EU 865–868 MHz. Confirm the band for your destination market when ordering — the regulatory band is a configuration decision, not an afterthought.

Can it also read HF, LF and NFC tags?

Yes. HF 13.56 MHz with ISO/IEC 14443A/B and ISO 15693, LF 125 kHz and 134.2 kHz, and NFC 14443A — each at approximately 3–5 cm. Useful on mixed sites where pallets carry UHF labels but access cards or asset tags are HF/LF.

What does IP65 and the drop rating actually cover?

IP65 is dust-tight plus protection against water jets, stated to IEC sealing specifications. The drop rating is 150 cm with the unit powered on; the chassis is also tumble-tested to 1,000 cycles across six sides. Operating temperature −20 °C to 50 °C, storage −20 °C to 60 °C.

How long does the battery last?

Rated about 8 hours of use and over 300 hours standby on a 3.7 V / 10,000 mAh pack. Real runtime depends on scan duty cycle, screen brightness and radio usage — a continuous-scan shift will sit below the rated figure. The pack is removable, so a spare extends the shift.

Can I add a 2D barcode scanner or a fingerprint reader?

Yes, both are factory options. The 2D engine is available as Zebra SE4710, CM60 or NLS-N1 with 5 mil optical resolution; the fingerprint module is a capacitive FAP10 unit at 508 dpi with single-frame capture at 0.25 s or faster. Specify at order — these are not field-retrofit items.

Will it run our WMS or ERP application?

It runs Android 12 on an MTK6763 octa-core with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage, plus 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0 BLE and GPS. Standard Android applications install normally. For SDK-level access to the UHF module, confirm availability of the SDK and API documentation with us before committing to a development timeline.

How do I get pricing, MOQ and a sample?

Send your configuration — frequency band, optional modules, quantity and destination market — through the inquiry form, and we will quote against that specification.

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