Compare ID Scanners

Compare ID Scanners

Choose the right ID scanner for your business. The devices below are capable of ID scanning and parsing, but lack robust ID authentication capabilities.

They are ideal for businesses that are looking to scan IDs, capture data from the IDs, but may not be overly concerned with fake IDs or fraud prevention.

	ID Scanner	E-Seek M260	Thales QS2000	E-Seek M280	Unitech TS100
	Reliably scans all US government issued IDs and drivers licenses (PDF417)	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Scans global passports, and other MRZ documents		✓
	Scans mobile drivers’ licenses (mDLs)				✓
	Scan magstripe	✓		✓
	Use optical character recognition (OCR)		✓
	Read RFID
	USB Powered (device receives power from the computer)	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Requires external power supply
	Capture photos of the ID or cropped ID image		✓	✓
	Perform 2D barcode security checks (when used with VeriScan)	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Time per scan	1.9 sec	6.7 sec	2.1 sec	0.8 sec
	Manufacturing location	South Korea	China	South Korea	China
	Dimensions	4.3″ x 2.3″ x 2.2″	7.3″ x 6.0″ x 5.2″	7.1″ x 4.53″ x 2.8″	4.1″ x 5.7″ x 2.7″
	Weight	7.4 oz	1.7 lbs	0.9 lb	12.1 oz
	Compatible with Windows OS	✓	✓	✓	✓

Compare ID Authentication Hardware

These ID scanners are capable of ID authentication, and catching up to 95% of fake IDs.

	ID Scanner	Thales CR5400	Thales AT10K	Thales AT9K	E-Seek M500	Thales KR9000
	Scanner type	Drop-in	Flatbed, hooded	Flatbed, hooded	Drop-in	Flatbed
	Reliably scans all US government issued IDs and drivers licenses (PDF417)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Scans global passports, and other MRZ documents		✓	✓		✓
	Scans medical marijuana cards (view available states)		✓	✓		✓
	Use optical character recognition (OCR)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Read RFID		✓	✓
	USB Powered (device receives power from the computer)	✓
	Requires external power supply		✓	✓	✓	✓
	Capture photos of the ID or cropped ID image	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Simultaneous dual-sided image capture	✓			✓
	Ultraviolet (UV) light scanning	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Infrared (IR) light scanning	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	White light scanning	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Perform hologram checks (when paired with VeriScan)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Perform watermark checks (when paired with VeriScan)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Capable of detecting up to 95% of fake IDs (when paired with VeriScan)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Time to authenticate (per ID) – may vary based on system speed	10.8 sec	11.9 sec	15.3 sec	8.9 sec	–
	Manufacturing location	US/China	China	China	South Korea	China
	Compatible with Windows OS	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Dimensions	7″ x 4.25″ x 4.53″	7.4″ x 6.3″ x 2.6″	7.5″ x 6.4″ x 6.2″	4.8″ x 5.7″ x 8.5″	7.5″ x 6.4″ x 4.8″
	Weight	2.2 lbs	2.4 lbs	2.2 lbs	4.5 lbs	2.4 lbs

Compare Handheld ID Scanners

Handheld ID scanners work as standalone solutions that provide ID scanning, and a user interface for visitor management.

	ID Scanner	IDWare9000+	Zebra TC210	Panasonic N1	IDWare Falcon	Unitech PA768
	Reliably scans all US government issued IDs and drivers licenses (PDF417)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Scans global passports and other MRZ documents	✓	✓	✓		✓
	Scan mobile drivers’ licenses (mDLs) using camera	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Detect expired IDs	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Age verification (21+, 18+)	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	2D barcode security checks to catch anomalous PDF417 barcodes	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Battery life	8 hours	8 hours	8-16 hours	–	20+ hours
	Recharge time	3-4 hours	4 hours	2 hours	7 hours	2 hours
	Extended Battery	–	–	–	–	–
	Charger type	Cradle	Cradle	Cradle	Micro USB	Cradle/USB-C
	Option for mounted, countertop use				✓
	Environmental rating (temperature, dust, water)	IP67	IP67	IP68	IP67	IP67
	Durability rating (glass break resistance, drops)	Low	Medium	High	Medium	High
	Connectivity	Wifi, Cellular	Wifi, Cellular	Wifi, Cellular	Wifi, Cellular	Wifi, 5G Cellular
	Screen resolution	1440 x 720 pixel	–	1280 x 720 pixel	1920 x 1200 pixel	2160 X 1080 pixels
	Operating system	Android	Android	Android 8.1	Android 9.0	Android 12
	Dimensions	6.7″ x 3″	6.2″ x 3.1″	2.9″ x 6.1″	9.1″ x 6.2″	6.57″ x 2.97″ x 0.66″
	Weight	10 oz	8.32 oz	0.97 lbs	1.78 lbs	9.52 oz
	Warranty	1 year	1 year	3yr manufacturer	1 year	1 year (3 yr option)