Inateck BCST-42 | 1D/2D Mini Bluetooth Scanner | 2.4G + BT 5.0 | 40m | 49h Battery | Green
Inateck BCST-42
Green · 2D Pocket Scanner · Bluetooth 5.0 + 2.4G + USB-C · 40m · 49h Battery · 81g
The Inateck BCST-42 is a ultra-compact 2D barcode scanner designed for professionals on the move — warehouse staff, field workers, retail assistants and anyone who needs reliable scanning without a cable or a bulky device. It weighs just 81 grams, connects via Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4G USB adapter or USB-C wired mode, reaches up to 40 metres, and lasts 49 hours on a single charge. Inventory mode stores up to 270,000 scanned codes for later batch upload — ideal for stocktaking without a live connection.
| Part Number | BCST-42_GREEN |
| EAN | 6972085131105 |
| Scanner Type | Portable handheld · 2D imager |
| Connection Modes | Bluetooth 5.0 (HID) · 2.4G USB adapter (default) · USB-C wired |
| Wireless Range | Up to 40 metres |
| Battery Life | Up to 49 hours (Bluetooth mode) · USB-C charging |
| Weight | 81 g |
| 1D Barcodes | Code 128, EAN-13/8, UPC-A/E, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, GS1 DataBar and more |
| 2D Barcodes | QR Code · PDF-417 · Data Matrix · Aztec · GS1 Composite |
| Screen Scanning | Yes — reads barcodes displayed on phone and tablet screens |
| Inventory Mode | Stores up to 270,000 barcodes for offline batch upload |
| AI Features | Inateck AI integration for scanner configuration and data processing |
| Compatibility | iOS · Android · Windows · Mac OS · Linux · Unix · Chrome OS |
| Shortcut Buttons | M button: battery check · mode switch · pairing · iOS virtual keyboard |
| Colour | Green |
| In the Box | BCST-42 scanner · 2.4G USB adapter · USB-C charging cable · 2× silicone protective case · Hanging cord · Quick-setting sticker · Manual |
BUYER'S GUIDE
For whom: Retail assistants, warehouse workers, field inventory teams, small business owners and anyone who needs portable 1D/2D scanning across phones, tablets and PCs — without the bulk or cable of a conventional scanner.
Real reason to buy: Three wireless modes in one 81g device means it works with any setup — a laptop via 2.4G, an iPhone via Bluetooth, a PC via USB. The 49-hour battery and 270,000-code inventory mode make it genuinely field-ready for full shifts without worrying about charging or connectivity.
Know before you buy: 2D capable but not suitable for DPM codes. Not compatible with Square, Shopify or QuickBooks POS systems. Some less common barcode types are disabled by default and need manual activation via programming barcodes. Not suitable for long 1D barcodes with 20+ digits at high speed — use the BCST-70 for those.
Verdict: The most versatile pocket scanner for everyday professional use. If you need something that genuinely goes in your pocket, lasts all day and connects to anything, the BCST-42 Green delivers.
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