Zebra WS501

WS501 Android Wearable Computer The world’s smallest all-in-one Android enterprise-class wearable mobile computer — now with more memory and the fastest wireless connections

Introducing the WS501 Android Wearable Computer — the world’s smallest and most powerful Android enterprise-class wearable device. The WS501 is designed to bring hands-free high-performance computing to the most scan-intensive jobs — including workers that spend their days picking orders, putting away incoming inventory and loading and unloading incoming and outgoing shipments. Building on its predecessor, the WS50 Android Wearable Computer, the WS501 offers a new powerful processor, triple the RAM, quadruple the Flash, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, providing everything required to run multiple demanding applications simultaneously — plus a constant connection to your Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) system. And the boost in workforce productivity and throughput combines with a future-proof platform to deliver an exceptional return on investment (ROI).

Blazing Bluetooth peripheral performance

Bluetooth 5.3 improves the performance of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) peripherals, delivering more speed, more range, more power efficiency, more security and faster pairing.

Maximum flexibility True ‘no-host’ all-in-one wearable With this true converged wearable solution, workers only need to wear one device to capture and access data — instead of a host mobile computer and ring scanner.

Choose your wearing style With two different wearing styles, the adaptable WS501 is ideal for virtually any task worker in practically any industry. The WS501 can be worn on two fingers or the back of the hand. Push-to-talk (PTT) support for better collaboration1 With an embedded microphone and speaker, the WS501 allows staff to instantly reach co-workers and supervisors with the push of a button for fast issue resolution — without the need to purchase and manage separate voice devices.

The power to support all of your apps More memory to support multiple apps

With RAM and Flash memory that rivals market-leading handheld mobile computers, the WS501 can run multiple apps simultaneously, with fast screen refreshes that will never keep your workers waiting

Fastest and reliable Wi-Fi connections

Wi-Fi 6 enables more simultaneous network connections, with improved speed, security and latency, reducing network congestion and increasing connection reliability. And with Mobility DNA Wireless Fusion — only from Zebra — workers get a superior ‘no dropped connections’ experience while roaming.

Built to last — with built-in investment protection

Compact but mighty with a built-in rugged design for a low TCO Don’t underestimate this compact device. It weighs in at just a handful of ounces, but is built to handle all-day everyday enterprise use. Extreme heat and cold, bumps and drops — the WS501 handles it all. The dust-tight WS501 survives jetting water — so you can just hose it off. And the protective front shell is replaceable on site, so you can easily keep devices looking new.

All the key features of a full-size mobile computer

Advanced enterprise-class scanner for intense barcode scanning Zebra’s SE4770 imager scans virtually any barcode in practically any condition, as fast as you can press the trigger — even if it is damaged or poorly printed. Capture barcodes even if the scanner and barcode are in motion with superior motion tolerance. Capture large or multiple barcodes with a wide field of view. With a single trigger press, capture, properly format and transmit data on all barcodes on a single label with Zebra’s Multi-Code Data Formatting. And with NG SimulScan, easily capture, format and transmit data from multiple barcodes on multiple labels on boxes and items.

Advanced touchscreen display

The two-inch AMOLED color display offers exceptional performance. It is extraordinarily bright — no backlight is required. Low power consumption extends battery run time. Better contrast and viewing angles deliver superior readability. Qualcomm® TruPalette™ Display makes colors look vibrant and true to life, while Qualcomm LowPower Picture Enhancement adjusts to lighting, making the screen easy to read — without the need to manually adjust display settings.

Save time with programmable buttons

Make task execution easy with two programmable buttons that can be mapped to different functions, such as push-to-talk or opening a specific application. And you can dedicate a button for PTT communications.

Collaboration made easy with integrated audio features Enable instant voice communications with the embed

ded speaker and microphone. Wirelessly connect a Bluetooth headset, eliminating cords and enabling more private communications. Removable batteries for full-shift perpetual power

Devices can remain in service every minute of every shift. With fast charging, batteries are ready to go in less than three hours. And with hot swap, there’s no need to power down to change the battery.

Simplify backroom device and battery management

Modular enterprise accessories include 2- or 10-slot charge-only cradles; 4- or 20-slot battery chargers, and an Ethernet cradle that supports five devices and five batteries

Drive workforce productivity and device value to a new level with powerful Zebra DNA tools Easier integration into your environment

The Enterprise Mobility Development Kit (EMDK) makes it easy to develop applications that take full advantage of all device features. And DataWedge easily captures, properly formats and transmits data in the right order to the right applications — without coding or modifying existing apps

Increase device and data security

Mobility Extensions (Mx) offers over 100 features that add enterprise functionality to standard Android to improve security, mobile application management, mobile device management and more. LifeGuardTM for AndroidTM provides a lifetime security guard for Android through timely updates that protect your devices every day they are in service. And Enterprise Home Screen allows you to specify the apps and device features users can access, protecting productivity and increasing device and network security.

Simplify deployment and management

Zebra DNA software tools help you set up, secure, manage and optimize your Zebra mobile computers — and now you can conveniently access, deploy and manage all of those applications in one place with Zebra DNA Cloud. Just a few of the many available apps include StageNow, which enables the staging of thousands of devices with a barcode scan or NFC tap. Minimize service center visits with the on-device Device Diagnostics Tool, a powerful user-friendly tool that tests key mobile device systems for fast troubleshooting and resolution of device issues. Manage the many unique settings and features of Zebra’s Android enterprise mobile devices through your EMM with OEMConfig — no proprietary integration or waiting for your EMM provider to add support for new features. And Zebra Zero Touch automatically enrolls Zebra Android devices into your EMM when powered on, instantly loading the correct settings and apps.

Find missing devices

Find lost and misplaced WS501 devices quickly and easily with Device Guardian. The easy-to-use proximity indicator makes devices easy to find — and you can trigger an alarm to assist in recovery. The result? Device loss is practically eliminated.