Compare ID scanner capabilities
Compare size, speed, and functionality of our best-in-class inventory of ID scanning hardware
Compare handheld ID scanners
Handheld ID scanners work as standalone solutions that provide flexible ID scanning, and a user interface for visitor management directly on the device. They are fantastic for line busting, delivery, and age verification at events.
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| ID scanner make/model | Unitech PA768 | Panasonic N1 | IDWare 9000+ | IDWare Falcon | Zebra TC21 |
| Scans all North American IDs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scans global passports and passport cards | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Detect expired IDs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Age verification (18+, 21+) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2D barcode security checks to catch anomalous PDF417 barcodes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | Wifi, 5G Cellular | Wifi, Cellular | Wifi, Cellular | Wifi, Cellular | Wifi |
| Battery life | 20+ hours | 14-16 hours | 8 hours | 20 hours | 8 hours |
| Charger type | USB-C | Micro-USB | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Recharge time (full battery) | 2 hours | 2 hours | 3-4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| Environmental rating (temperature, dust, water) | IP67 | IP68 | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 |
| Durability rating (glass break resistance, drops) | High | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Dimensions | 6.57″ x 3″ | 2.9″ x 6.1″ | 6.7″ x 3″ | 9.1″ x 6.2″ | 6.2″ x 3.1″ |
| Weight | 9.52 oz. | 15.52 oz. | 10 oz. | 28.48 oz. | 8.32 oz. |
| Screen resolution | 2160 x 1080 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1440 x 720 pixels | 1900 x 1200 pixels | 1280 x 720 |
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 8.1 | Android | Android 9.0 | Android |
| Warranty | 1 year / 3 year | 3 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
Compare ID authentication hardware
These ID scanners are capable of ID authentication, and catching up to 95% of fake IDs using ultraviolet, infrared, and white light scanning.
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| ID scanner make/model | Thales CR5400 | Thales AT9000 | Thales AT10K | E-Seek M500 |
| Scanner type | Drop-in | Flatbed | Flatbed | Drop-in |
| Scans all North American IDs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scans global passports | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Detect expired IDs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Age verification (18+, 21+) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2D barcode security checks to catch anomalous PDF417 barcodes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical character recognition (OCR) for front/back matching | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ultraviolet, infrared light scanning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hologram, watermark check capable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capable of catching up to 95% of fake IDs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RFID | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Near field communication (NFC) | ✓ | |||
| Power source | USB | External | External | External |
| Dimensions | 7″ x 4.25″ x 4.53″ | 7.5″ x 6.4″ 6.2″ | 7.4″ x 6.3″ x 2.6″ | 4.8″ x 5.7″ x 8.5″ |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 2.4 lbs | 4.5 lbs |
| Time to authenticate (per ID) – may vary based on system speed | 10.8 seconds | 15.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Manufacturing location | US / China | China | China | South Korea |
Compare desktop ID scanners
These Windows-compatible ID scanners 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.
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| ID scanner make/model | Thales QS2000 | Unitech SwiftScan | E-Seek M260 | E-Seek M280 |
| Scans all North American IDs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scans global passports | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Scan barcodes on a mobile device | ✓ | |||
| Detect expired IDs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Age verification (18+, 21+) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2D barcode security checks to catch anomalous PDF417 barcodes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical character recognition (OCR) for front/back matching | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Image capture | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Dimensions | 7.3″ x 6.0 x 5.2″ | 5.1″ x 5.7″ x 2.7″ | 4.3″ x 2.3″ x 2.2″ | 7.1″ x 4.53″ 2.8″ |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 2.4 lbs | 4.5 lbs |
| Time per scan | 6.7 seconds | 0.6 seconds | 1.9 seconds | 2.1 seconds |
| Manufacturing location | China | China | South Korea | South Korea |