Inateck BCST-72 Barcode Scanner | 1D/2D AI | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz / USB | 180-Day Battery | Gray
Inateck BCST-72 AI Barcode Scanner
1D/2D CMOS · Bluetooth · 2.4 GHz · USB · AI App & SDK · 180-Day Standby · Gray
The Inateck BCST-72 is a 1D/2D Bluetooth barcode scanner distinguished by an exceptional 180-day standby battery life — its 2600 mAh Li-Ion battery keeps the scanner ready for use across months of light-to-moderate scanning without recharging. Equipped with a 640×480 CMOS sensor, 100 scans/second decode speed, and Inateck's AI-powered app and SDK integration, the BCST-72 delivers fast, accurate scanning of all common 1D and 2D barcodes — including damaged, wrinkled, and screen-displayed codes — with AI-assisted configuration that simplifies setup and data processing.
| SKU | BCST-72_GRAY |
| EAN | 6976521111775 |
| Scanner Type | 1D/2D CMOS Imager · 640×480 pixels · 300,000-pixel module |
| Scan Speed | 100 scans/sec |
| Min. Resolution | 4 mil |
| 1D Barcodes | Code 128, EAN-13/8, UPC-A/E, Code 39/93, Codabar, I 2 of 5, GS1-128, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited, MSI, Code 11, ISBN, ISSN and more |
| 2D Barcodes | QR Code · PDF417 · Aztec Code · Data Matrix |
| Screen Scanning | Yes — reads barcodes from smartphone and monitor screens |
| AI Features | Inateck AI App — quick configuration, data processing, barcode type setup, battery monitoring |
| SDK | Yes — Python, Kotlin, Java, C, JavaScript/TypeScript · ERP integration |
| Connectivity Mode 1 | Bluetooth — iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Raspberry Pi |
| Connectivity Mode 2 | 2.4 GHz wireless · Up to 100 m range |
| Connectivity Mode 3 | USB cable — wired, plug and play |
| Battery | 2600 mAh Li-Ion · Up to 180-day standby |
| Dimensions | 9.2 × 6.9 × 16.2 cm |
| Weight | 205 g |
| Material | PC · ABS · TPU |
| Colour | Gray |
BUYER'S GUIDE
Best For: Retail POS, reception desks, libraries, and light-use inventory environments where the scanner is used intermittently throughout the day and the priority is maximum time between charges. The 180-day standby means the BCST-72 can sit on a counter, ready to scan, for months without attention.
AI Configuration Advantage: Traditional scanners require scanning physical setup barcodes from a printed manual to configure features. The BCST-72's AI App replaces this with a conversational interface — tell the AI what you need, and it configures the scanner for you. Particularly useful for multi-language deployments or businesses without a dedicated IT team.
BCST-72 vs BCST-54 vs BCST-73: BCST-72 = maximum standby battery + AI App. BCST-54 = Smart Base all-in-one (charging + wireless + stand) + 270K inventory buffer. BCST-73 = GS1 logistics barcodes + faster decoding + 2 m drop. Choose based on your primary priority: battery life, Smart Base convenience, or GS1/logistics support.
100 m Wireless Range: The 2.4 GHz connection mode provides up to 100 m range — suitable for large retail floors, stockrooms, and open warehouse areas where standard Bluetooth range may be insufficient.