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Zebra TC501

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Rugged mobile computing reimagined for the AI-powered frontline

The Zebra TC501 is a rugged mobile computer engineered for peak frontline performance. Its AI-ready platform, class-leading memory, enterprise-grade display and advanced data-capture options give workers the speed and intelligence to handle demanding modern workflows.

Built for high-performance AI on the device, the TC501 combines Wi-Fi 7, 5G and Bluetooth 6 connectivity with a removable PowerPrecision+ battery, Zebra DNA tools and durability for everyday enterprise use across retail, warehousing, field operations and other demanding environments.

See the Zebra TC501 mobile computer in action.

Key Specifications

  • 6-inch FHD+ 1080 x 2160 AMOLED display with adaptive refresh rate, up to 1,500 nits and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®
  • Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-6690 processor up to 2.9 GHz with Android enterprise support
  • 8 GB RAM/128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash or 12 GB RAM/256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; MicroSD expansion up to 2 TB
  • AC670 advanced-range color, SR560 or SR500 1D/2D scan engine options; 50 MP rear camera and optional 13 MP ultra-wide camera
  • Wi-Fi 7, global 5G, private 5G, CBRS, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, dual eSIM and triple-band GNSS
  • 5,000 mAh standard or 7,240 mAh extended removable PowerPrecision+ battery with fast charging and hot swap
  • Integrated short-range UHF RFID on supported configurations, reading more than 200 tags per second at up to 6.5 ft.
  • IP68 and IP65 sealing, MIL-STD-810H testing and drop protection up to 8 ft. to concrete or 9 ft. with rugged boot

In the Box

  • TC501 touch computer
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • Regulatory Guide

Configuration note: Charging cradles, cables, power supplies and other applicable accessories are sold separately unless the selected option explicitly states they are included.

Built to power the AI apps of today and tomorrow

Exceptional AI-enabled audio performance

AI-based audio helps eliminate acoustic echoes and suppress background noise for clearer conversations and voice-application performance. Smart amplifiers increase and enhance loudness while helping protect the speakers.

Keep your devices safe with multiple layers of security

Secure Element, Android Strongbox and LifeGuard for Android help protect devices and keep operating-system updates current. Zebra DNA tools simplify setup, security, management and optimization, while Device Guardian can use the built-in Bluetooth Low Energy beacon to help locate misplaced devices.

Improve frontline productivity with Zebra-only solutions

Powerful Zebra DNA tools—the Zebra difference

Secure Element, Android Strongbox and LifeGuard for Android help protect devices and keep operating-system updates current. Zebra DNA tools simplify setup, security, management and optimization, while Device Guardian can use the built-in Bluetooth Low Energy beacon to help locate misplaced devices.

Zebra ready-to-use solutions

Zebra software solutions can add capabilities for task management, communication, data capture and device administration without requiring every function to be built from the ground up. Application availability, licensing and integration vary, so buyers should select software for the intended role and back-end systems.

Dimensions

L x H x D: 6.42 x 3.07 x 0.61 inches (163.15 x 77.9 x 15.5 mm)

Weight
  • 9.63 oz. (273 g) with 5000 mAh battery
  • 10.69 oz. (303g) with 7240 mAh battery
Display

6.0 inch color Full High Definition+; 2160 x 1080; AMOLED; 1500 NITS; adaptive refresh rate; optically bonded to touch panel; Gorilla Glass Victus

Imager Windows

Corning® Gorilla® Glass

Touch Panel
  • Multi-mode capacitive touch
  • Bare or gloved fingertip input
  • Passive stylus support (sold separately)
  • Water droplet rejection
  • Fingerprint resistant anti-smudge coating
Power
  • Rechargeable Li-Ion, PowerPrecision+ (real-time battery metrics)
  • Standard capacity: 5000 mAh (19.45 Wh)
  • Extended capacity: 7240 mAh (28.16 Wh)
  • Qi compatible wireless charge battery: 5000 mAh (19.45 Wh)
  • Fast charging
  • Hot Swap capable
Expansion Slot

User accessible MicroSD card supports up to 2 TB

SIM

One physical SIM and Dual eSIM

Network Connections
  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 7
  • WPAN: Bluetooth 6.0
  • USB 2.0 (Back I/O — Host Only)
  • USB 3.1 SuperSpeed (Bottom Type-C — Host and Client)
  • WWAN: 5G
Notifications
  • Audible tone
  • Multi-color LEDs
  • Vibration
Keypad

On-screen keypad

Voice and Audio
  • Stereo speakers
  • Two microphones
  • Audio headset support via USB-C port or Bluetooth wireless headset
  • BLE Audio 5.3 compatible
  • VoNR; VoLTE; Cellular Circuit Switch voice
  • HD voice
  • VoIP including Fullband (FB) and SWB audio
  • PTT support
Buttons
  • Programmable buttons
  • Dual dedicated scan buttons
  • Dedicated push-to-talk button
  • Volume up/down buttons
Interface Ports
  • USB Type-C (USB 3.1)
  • Bottom and back I/O (USB 2.0)
CPU

Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ Q-6690 octa-core processor; up to 2.9 GHz (SKU specific)

Operating System

Android; for supported Android versions, visit: www.zebra.com/android-versions

Memory
  • 8 GB LPDDR RAM / 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
  • 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM / 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
Security
  • Android Strongbox with Secure Element IC
  • FIPS 140-2 Validated (ISO 19790) and Common Criteria certified (ISO 15408)
  • Supports Secure Boot and Verified Boot
Operating Temp.

-4°F to +122°F (-20°C to +50°C)

Storage Temp.

-40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C)

Humidity

5%–95% non-condensing

Sealing

IP68 and IP65 per IEC 60529 standard

Tumble Specification
  • 2000 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) tumbles
  • 2000 3.3 ft. (1.0 m) tumbles with rugged boot
Drop Specifications
  • Exceeds MIL-STD-810H: 6 ft. (1.83 m) to concrete at -4°F to +122°F (-20°C to +50°C)
  • Exceeds MIL-STD-810H: 8 ft. (2.44 m) to concrete @ room temperature
  • With rugged boot: 7 ft. (2.13 m) to concrete at -4°F to +122°F (-20°C to +50°C)
  • With rugged boot: 9 ft. (2.74 m) to concrete @ room temperature
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
  • +/- 20 kV air discharge
  • +/- 8 kV direct discharge
  • +/- 10 kV indirect discharge
Light Sensor

Automatically adjusts display brightness

Motion Sensor

3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis accelerometer

Magnetometer

eCompass automatically detects direction and orientation

Pressure Sensor / Barometer

WWAN SKU only

Proximity Sensor

Automatically disables the display and touch input when the device is positioned close to the ear

Scanning
  • SR500 1D/2D Scan Engine
  • SR560 1D/2D Scan Engine
  • AC670 Advanced Range Color 1D/2D Scan Engine
Rear Camera
  • 50 MP autofocus with 0.6 µm pixel
  • Phase Detection Auto-focus (PDAF)
  • Flash LED generates balanced white light
  • Supports Torch mode + HDR
  • Optional: 50 MP with 1 µm pixel; Quad Phase Detection Auto-focus (QPD AF)
Front Camera

8 MP; fixed focus

Ultra-wide Rear Camera
  • 13 MP autofocus
  • Phase Detection Auto-focus (PDAF)
  • 5 cm to infinity
Time of Flight (iTOF)

Available on select SKUs

NFC
  • NFC ISO 14443 Type A and B; Mifare, FeliCa and ISO 15693
  • Supports Mifare Desfire EV1/EV2/EV3 and NFC Forum tags 2, 3, 4, 5
  • EMVCO Read Range 2 compliant
  • Host Card Emulation (HCE)
  • Contactless payment support
  • VAS (Value Added Services) + Wallet support; Apple ECP1.0/ECP2.0
  • Apple VAS and Google Smart Tap certified
  • VAS Library/SDK
Integrated RFID
  • Short range integrated UHF RFID
  • Up to 6.5 ft. (2 m)
  • Reads > 200 tags per second
  • EPC Class 1 Gen2; EPC Gen 2 V2
  • EU 865–868 MHz and US 902–928 MHz
TC501 Spec Sheet
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TC501 Quick Start Guide
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TC501 Product Reference Guide
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TC501 Accessory Guide
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Shop TC501 Models

TC5010-021A1A0001-NA

TC501, LAN, WIFI 7, 6690 2.0GHz, 8GB RAM/128GB ROM, SR500 Imager, 50MP RFC, 8MP FFC, Hot Swap, Standard Battery, Secure Element, NA Only

Memory:

8GB RAM/128GB ROM

Camera:

Front & Rear

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SR500 - Standard Range

$2572.95

TC5010-021B1A0001-NA

TC501, LAN, Wi-Fi 7, 6690 2.0GHz, 8GB RAM/128GB ROM, SR560 imager, 50MP RFC, 8MP FFC, Hot Swap, Standard Battery, Secure Element, NA Only.

Memory:

8GB RAM/128GB ROM

Camera:

Front & Rear

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SR560 - Standard Range

$2639.37

TC5010-021E1A0001-NA

TC501, LAN, WIFI 7, 6690 2.0GHz, 8GB RAM/128GB ROM, AC670 Imager, 50MP RFC, 8MP FFC, Hot Swap, Standard Battery, Secure Element, NA Only

Memory:

8GB RAM/128GB ROM

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AC670 - Long Range

Camera:

Front & Rear

$2705.78

TC5010-041A2B0001-NA

TC501, LAN, WIFI 7, 6690 2.9GHz, 12GB RAM/256GB ROM, SR500 Imager, Ultrawide Camera, 50MP RFC, 8MP FFC, Hot Swap, Standard Battery, Secure Element, NA ONLY

Memory:

12GB RAM/256GB ROM

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SR500 - Standard Range

Camera:

Ultrawide, Front & Rear

$2623.00

TC5010-041B2B0001-NA

TC501, LAN, WIFI 7, 6690 2.9GHz, 12GB RAM/256GB ROM, SR560 Imager, Ultrawide Camera, 50MP RFC, 8MP FFC, Hot Swap, Standard Battery, Secure Element, NA ONLY

Memory:

12GB RAM/256GB ROM

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SR560 - Standard Range

Camera:

Ultrawide, Front & Rear

$3082.12

TC5010-041B2C00A1-NA

TC501, LAN, WIFI 7, 6690 2.9GHz, 12GB RAM/256GB ROM, SR560 Imager, Time of Flight Sensor, 50MP RFC, 8MP FFC, Hot Swap, Standard Battery, Secure Element, NA ONLY

Memory:

12GB RAM/256GB ROM

Camera:

Front & Rear

Barcode Scanner:

SR560 - Standard Range

$3259.22

TC5010-041E2B0001-NA

TC501, LAN, WIFI 7, 6690 2.9GHz, 12GB RAM/256GB ROM, AC670 Imager, Ultrawide Camera, 50MP RFC, 8MP FFC, Hot Swap, Standard Battery, Secure Element, NA ONLY

Memory:

12GB RAM/256GB ROM

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AC670 - Long Range

Camera:

Ultrawide, Front & Rear

$3148.53

Shop TC501 Accessories

PWR-BGA12V150W1WW

This AC/DC Power Supply Brick Operates within a Voltage Range of 100-240 VAC. It delivers 12v, drawing 12.5A, resulting in a Power Output of 150W. DC Cable is attached. Sold Separately: Country-Specific AC Cable.

$115.00

SG-TC5A7A-HDSTP-01

TC501; TC701 Hand Strap. Can attach directly to device or an exoskeleton.

$29.00

SG-TC5AEXO-01

TC501 Exoskeleton - Boot increases drop spec of device of 9 feet to concrete. Two-piece design provides for an easier installation and snaps together.

$58.00

TRG-TC5AB-ELEC-01

TC501 electric trigger handle. Requires an exoskeleton (SG-TC5AEXO-01). Optional wrist band (SG-PD40-WLD1-01) is also available.

$335.00

Z1AE-TC501X-3C00

3 yr Z1C Essential TC501, 3 day TAT, purchased in 30 days, comprehensive

$479.04

CRDCUP-TC5A7A-4B

EVM/EMC, four-slot spare battery charger for TC501 and TC701 spare batteries. Requires USB-C cable (CBL-EC5X-USBC3A-01). Country-specific 45W power supply adaptor (PWR-WUA5V45W1US).

$453.00

BTRY-TC5A7A-SC-01

ZEBRA EVM/EMC, STANDARD CAPACITY BATTERY FOR TC501 AND TC701 DEVICES

$110.00

CRD-TC5A-1SE-B

EVM/EMC, Ethernet ShareCradle to charge one TC501 device with an exoskeleton. Requires USB-C cable (CBL-EC5X-USBC3A-01). Country-specific 45W power supply adaptor.

$423.00

SG-TC5AEXO-01

Zebra EVM/EMC, TC501 exoskeleton.

$58.00

CRD-FCBASE-01

EVM/EMC, multi-slot fast charging ShareCradle base for handhelds, tablets, and wearables.

$650.00

CRDCUP-TC5A-1DF-B

EVM/EMC, fast charge-only ShareCradle to charge one TC501 device with an exoskeleton. Requires USB-C cable (CBL-EC5X-USBC3A-01). Country-specific 45W power supply adaptor.

$283.00

CRDCUP-TC5A-1DF

EVM/EMC, fast charge-only ShareCradle to charge one TC501 device without an exoskeleton. Requires USB-C cable (CBL-EC5X-USBC3A-01). Country-specific 45W power supply adaptor.

$283.00

SG-TC5A7A-HDSTP-03

EVM/EMC, TC501 and TC701 set of three hand straps. Can attach directly to the device or an exoskeleton.

$74.00

HLD-TC5AB-01

EVM/EMC, ShareCradle cup holder to replace damaged or lost holders for use with TC501 with protective exoskeleton.

$21.53

CRDCUP-TC5A-2D-B

EVM/EMC, charge-only ShareCradle to charge up to two TC501 devices with exoskeletons. Requires USB-C cable (CBL-EC5X-USBC3A-01). Country-specific 45W power supply adaptor.

$293.00