Honeywell Xenon Ultra 1962G | 2D HD Cordless Scanner | Bluetooth 4.2 | Rechargeable | (USB Kit — Scanner + Base + Cable Incl.)
The Honeywell Xenon Ultra 1962G HD is a cordless Bluetooth 4.2 barcode scanner built for environments where standard scanners fall short. Its High Density (HD) imager reads barcodes as small as 2 mils — covering DotCode, Digimarc, OCR, and all standard 1D/2D symbologies. With a 3300 mAh rechargeable battery, IP52 protection, and a Bluetooth 4.2 radio, the 1962GHD is the right tool for electronics, pharmaceutical, fine retail, and any operation that deals with dense or compact barcodes.
The HD focus version of the Xenon Ultra 1962G resolves barcodes that standard and even SR imagers cannot read. At 2 mils minimum element width, it handles the tightest GS1 DataMatrix codes on PCB components, pharmaceutical unit-dose labels, jewellery tags, and fine print retail labels. It also reads Digimarc digital watermarks and DotCode — two symbologies almost no other general-purpose scanner supports.
Bluetooth 4.2 delivers fast, reliable pairing to the included base, which connects to the host via USB. The 1962G is also compatible with Honeywell's Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mode for mobile device pairing. The cordless design gives operators full freedom of movement within the Bluetooth range without cable clutter at the workstation.
The 3300 mAh lithium-ion battery powers full shift operation without a swap. The scanner charges in the included base between uses. Honeywell also offers a supercapacitor version (no battery) for operations that need instant charge readiness — the supercapacitor charges fully in under four minutes via USB. This listing is the rechargeable (R) battery variant.
Beyond standard 1D and 2D barcodes, the 1962GHD natively reads OCR-A and OCR-B fonts — useful for passport MRZ lines, ID cards, and legacy document scanning. Combined with Digimarc and DotCode support, this is one of the broadest symbology coverage profiles in the general-purpose handheld segment.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | 1962GHD-2USB-5-R |
| Series | Honeywell Xenon Ultra 1962G |
| Focus Type | High Density (HD) — min. 2 mils |
| Scan Engine | 2D Area Imager |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Battery | 3300 mAh Li-ion (rechargeable) |
| IP Rating | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 108.2 × 70.4 × 160.2 mm |
| Symbologies | 1D, 2D, DotCode, Digimarc, OCR-A/B, PDF417, GS1 |
| Interface | USB (via base), Keyboard Wedge, RS-232 |
| Colour | Black |
| Kit Contents | Scanner + USB base + 2.7m USB Type A cable |
What's the difference between the HD and standard focus versions?
The HD version reads barcodes as small as 2 mils minimum element width — the standard focus is better for typical retail shelf distances. HD is for dense codes on small components, pharmaceutical labels, or jewellery.
What's the difference between the R (rechargeable) and supercapacitor versions?
The R version has a 3300 mAh Li-ion battery for all-day use on a single charge. The supercapacitor version has no battery — it charges in under 4 minutes via USB and holds charge for hours, but needs regular cradle contact.
Can it read OCR text directly?
Yes — the 1962GHD supports OCR-A and OCR-B fonts natively, including passport MRZ lines and ID card text fields, without additional software.
Does this scanner need a base to work?
The base is required for USB host communication and battery charging. The scanner pairs via Bluetooth — the base is the USB bridge to the host PC.