Which inventory scanner fits your stockroom?
"Rugged" is a checkable claim here, not marketing — every IP rating, drop spec, and operating-temperature figure below is published by the manufacturer, not estimated.
You don't need a hardened Android terminal to stop counting on paper. The corded scanner is the lowest-cost way in; the five Android terminals differ in how much of a drop, a walk-in freezer, or a receiving dock they're built to survive.
Which one is right for you?
Barcode Scanner
The lowest-cost way to start scanning — plugs into a counter POS, no Android device or battery
Entry Rugged Handheld
A full Android scanning terminal at a lower cost than the top-tier model, rated for cold storage
Rugged Handheld Terminal
A hardened terminal for daily deliveries and drops in a stockroom, sealed higher than the entry model
Inventory & Barcode Handheld
The standard device in the range — professional scanner, rugged body, all-day battery
Rugged Handheld Pro
The top-tier build — largest screen, rated -20°C to 55°C for walk-in coolers and freezers
Long-Range Scanner
Reads barcodes from farther away with glove-mode scanning, built for high-volume receiving and transfers
Compare the rugged handhelds
Barcode Scanner
The lightest lift into scanning.
The lowest-cost way to start scanning — plugs into a counter POS, no Android device or battery
Scanner
Corded 1D/2D imager
Interface
USB, plugs straight into a POS terminal
Sealing
IP52
Drop spec
1.5 m (5 ft.) to concrete
Entry Rugged Handheld
Rugged enough for daily stock counts.
A full Android scanning terminal at a lower cost than the top-tier model, rated for cold storage
Scanner
Professional scan engine
Sealing
IP65
Drop spec
1.5 m to concrete
Operating temp
-20°C to 55°C
Rugged Handheld Terminal
Built for a stockroom, not a showroom.
A hardened terminal for daily deliveries and drops in a stockroom, sealed higher than the entry model
Scanner
Professional scan engine
Sealing
IP68
Drop spec
1.8 m to concrete
Battery
5000mAh
Inventory & Barcode Handheld
Count, receive, and scan without the spreadsheet.
The standard device in the range — professional scanner, rugged body, all-day battery
Scanner
Professional 1D/2D barcode engine
Build
Rugged, drop-resistant body
Battery
All-day battery
Rugged Handheld Pro
The top-tier pick for the coldest, roughest shift.
The top-tier build — largest screen, rated -20°C to 55°C for walk-in coolers and freezers
Display
5.5" HD, Corning Gorilla Glass
Scanner
Professional scan engine
Sealing
IP67 (1 m water immersion, 30 min)
Operating temp
-20°C to 55°C
Long-Range Scanner
Scan a stockroom, not one barcode at a time.
Reads barcodes from farther away with glove-mode scanning, built for high-volume receiving and transfers
Display
6.75" HD+
Scanner
Long-range industrial 1D/2D engine, glove-mode scanning
Sealing
IP68 (1.2 m water immersion, 30 min)
Drop spec
1.5 m to concrete, 2,000 tumbles at 0.5 m
Who the Rugged Handhelds series is for
Across the whole series, here's what these devices do for your kind of restaurant specifically.
Bars & Nightlife
The lowest-cost way for a small bar to stop counting bottles on paper
Hardware for Bars & Nightlife
Cafés & Bakeries
Speeds up receiving deliveries at a counter that doesn't need a full rugged terminal
Hardware for Cafés & Bakeries
Pizzerias
Counts dough, cheese, and topping deliveries daily without paying for the top-tier rugged model
Hardware for Pizzerias
Fast Casual
A full Android scanning terminal for daily ingredient counts at a lower cost than the Pro model
Hardware for Fast Casual
Ghost Kitchens
Checks delivery-app ingredient orders in against the invoice with no front-of-house staff to do it
Hardware for Ghost Kitchens
Multi-Location
Handles daily receiving across every site without a device that can't survive a drop
Hardware for Multi-Location
Full Service & Fine Dining
Handles a walk-in freezer inventory count without swapping to a consumer-grade device that can't take the temperature
Hardware for Full Service & Fine Dining
Right for your restaurant
See the full hardware setup recommended for your type of restaurant.
Rugged Handhelds — Questions, Answered
If you're just trying to stop counting on paper at a single counter, the corded barcode scanner is enough — it plugs into your POS with no Android device or battery to manage. Once scanning becomes a daily job away from the counter — receiving, transfers, stock counts on the move — one of the five Android terminals is the better fit.
Every device's IP rating and drop spec is published by the manufacturer, not estimated. The corded scanner carries an IP52 seal; the Android terminals range from IP65 up to IP68, with drop ratings from 1.5 to 1.8 meters to concrete. See each device's page for its exact published figures.
The Rugged Handheld Pro and the Entry Rugged Handheld both publish an operating range of -20°C to 55°C. The Rugged Handheld Pro adds a larger screen and a higher water-immersion seal, making it the pick for a bar's weekly keg and bottle count in cold storage.
The Long-Range Scanner reads barcodes from farther away, supports glove-mode scanning, and is built for high-volume receiving and stock moving between sites — it's the pick for a multi-location operator or a central commissary.
Only the Long-Range Scanner has a manufacturer-published glove-mode scanning claim. The other devices don't publish a specific glove-operation spec.
We don't publish hardware prices because every setup is different. Request a demo and we'll help you pick the right scanner for your stockroom and quote your exact setup.
About RestauNax
RestauNax is an all-in-one restaurant technology platform that provides a POS system, online ordering website, custom mobile app, commission-free delivery through integrated delivery networks, loyalty program, and AI-powered marketing tools — all for $99/month with zero commission fees. It replaces expensive platforms like Toast, Square, DoorDash, and UberEats for independent restaurants including pizza shops, fast casual, fine dining, food trucks, coffee shops, bakeries, ghost kitchens, and multi-location restaurants. RestauNax includes AI video creation, AI phone ordering, a kitchen display system, email marketing, gift cards, SEO tools, self-service kiosks, analytics, and support for 10+ languages.