Zebra TC53e Terminal (SE5500) (TC530E-0T1K1B1000-A6)

The Zebra TC53e is the latest generation of Zebra's best-selling TC5x series – a 6-inch rugged Android mobile computer for retail, warehousing, transport & logistics and field service. It combines a 600-nit Full HD+ touchscreen, an enterprise barcode scanner, the Qualcomm 4490 octa-core platform, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC with Front Tap contactless payment support and IP68/IP65 sealing in a housing made with 25% recycled plastics. This version, TC530E-0T1K1B1000-A6, is the Wi-Fi-only model. Configuration: 6 GB RAM / 64 GB Flash, the SE55 advanced-range imager with IntelliFocus (from in hand to over 12 m away), a standard 4680 mAh battery.

Key Features

• Large 6" Full HD+ display – 1080 × 2160 pixels, 600 nits, edge-to-edge; works when wet and with gloves.
• Enterprise barcode scanning – dual dedicated scan buttons and Zebra's SE55 advanced-range imager with IntelliFocus; split-second capture of virtually any 1D/2D code, regardless of condition.
• Wi-Fi-only model – the cost-effective choice for stores, warehouses and sites with Wi-Fi coverage; choose the TC58e for 5G.
• Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 – the latest wireless standards with 2x2 MU-MIMO on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz for fast, reliable connections.
• More processing power – Qualcomm 4490 octa-core 2.4 GHz, up to 8 GB RAM / 128 GB Flash and microSD up to 2 TB; extended support for future Android versions.
• Four battery options – PowerPrecision+ standard, BLE and wireless charging 4680 mAh batteries or the extended 7000 mAh battery, all with battery health metrics.
• NFC for contactless payments – Front Tap NFC, Apple VAS and Google Smart Tap certified; ready for Zebra Pay mobile payment.
• Even more rugged – IP68/IP65, 1.8 m drops to tile over concrete without boot, 2.4 m to concrete with the rugged boot and 1000 tumbles.
• Most secure and sustainable TC5 – FIPS 140-2 and Common Criteria certified, Secure Boot; 25% post-consumer recycled plastics and recyclable batteries.
• Clear voice – AI-based noise suppression, dual speakers and a dedicated PTT button; works as a PBX handset or two-way radio with Workcloud Communications.

Ideal Applications

• Retail: price and stock checks, mPOS and line busting, click & collect and replenishment
• Warehouse and distribution: picking, receiving, put-away and inventory counts
• Transport and logistics: proof of delivery, proof of condition and parcel tracking
• Field service and asset management: work orders, parts inventory and invoicing
• Manufacturing: work-in-progress tracking and quality checks
• Hospitality and events: ticket scanning, order taking and mobile payment

All TC53e/TC58e Versions

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Technical Specifications

The TC53e is part of Zebra's TC53e/TC58e/TC53e-RFID series, the successor to the TC53/TC58. Need mobile data on the road? The Zebra TC58e (TC58BE-3T1K6B1A80-A6) adds 5G and GPS. Prefer the proven first generation? The Zebra TC53 (TC5301-0T1K4B1000-A6) uses the Qualcomm 6490 processor and is available while stocks last. For hospitals and clinics, choose the healthcare version: Zebra HC50 and Zebra HC55. For fast UHF RFID inventory, see the Zebra TC53e-RFID (TC530R-0T1E1B1000-EA) with built-in RFID reader. Need a tougher device for all-day warehouse or field use? Step up to the Zebra TC73. On a tighter budget? The Zebra TC22 is Zebra's more affordable smartphone-style alternative. Compare all models in our Handheld Terminals collection, or contact our team for volume pricing, staging and MDM set-up.