Socket Mobile SocketScan S720 | 1D/2D Bluetooth Scanner Kit | Auto Scan | CaptureSDK | 16h Battery | Red + Black Dock
Socket Mobile SocketScan S720
Red + Black Dock Kit · 1D/2D Bluetooth Scanner · Auto Scan Mode · CaptureSDK · 16h Battery · 117g
The Socket Mobile SocketScan S720 Red Kit combines the versatile S720 Bluetooth scanner with a charging dock in a single complete package — ready to deploy from day one without additional accessories. The Red scanner with Black dock is a popular choice for hospitality, event ticketing and retail environments where distinctive colour coding helps identify scanner assignments or teams. At just 117 grams the S720 disappears into the hand during a long shift, while the 2000mAh NiMH battery delivers over 16 hours of continuous operation. Auto Scan mode (Presentation mode) reads barcodes continuously without pressing the trigger, and the included charging dock provides a permanent home for the scanner when not in use — doubling as a hands-free presentation scanning stand.
| Part Number | CX3987-3044 |
| EAN | 0758497121769 |
| Scanner Type | Portable handheld · 1D + 2D imager · LED aimer |
| Wireless | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR · Up to 10 m (33 ft) range |
| Scan Distance | Up to 38 cm (14.96 in) |
| Scan Mode | Trigger mode · Auto Scan / Presentation mode (continuous, no button press) |
| 1D Barcodes | UPC · EAN · Code 39 · Code 128 · and all standard 1D symbologies |
| 2D Barcodes | QR Code · PDF417 · Data Matrix · and standard 2D symbologies |
| Screen Scanning | Yes — reads barcodes on mobile devices, tablets and computer screens |
| Battery | 2000 mAh NiMH rechargeable · Over 16h operation per charge · ~6h charge time |
| Developer Support | Socket Mobile CaptureSDK — native iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux integration |
| Compatibility | Apple iOS (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) · Android · Windows · Mac · Linux |
| Indicators | LED (Bluetooth status, battery level, scan status) · Audible tones · Vibration (pulsation) |
| Dimensions | 132.2 × 40.1 × 37.1 mm · 117 g |
| Colour | Red scanner · Black charging dock |
| Warranty | 1 Year (extended options available) |
| In the Box | SocketScan S720 Red scanner · Black charging dock · USB charging cable · Wrist strap |
BUYER'S GUIDE
For whom: Hospitality venues, event organisers, retail teams and any environment that wants a complete out-of-the-box Bluetooth scanning solution with a permanent charging station — particularly where colour-coded equipment identification matters.
Real reason to buy: The dock is the key addition over the scanner-only SKUs. It eliminates the need to order accessories separately and instantly provides a home base for the scanner — charged, ready and optionally operating in hands-free presentation mode. One purchase, complete solution.
Know before you buy: Entry-level 2D (max 38cm scan distance). Not suitable for industrial-grade or long-range 2D scanning — consider the S730 or DuraScan D860 for those requirements. The NiMH battery is replaceable but not as energy-dense as Li-ion alternatives. Scanner-only versions (Black/White) available if you don't need the dock.
Verdict: The S720 Red Kit is the easiest way to deploy Socket Mobile's Bluetooth scanner — scanner, dock and cable in one box, with Auto Scan ready to activate. Red keeps it organised; the dock keeps it charged.