Zebra DS3600 Chooser: SR, HD, DP, HP or XR Scanner

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Quick answer

Two questions decide it

1. What do you scan?

Printed labels at arm's length: SR. Tiny codes on circuit boards or small packs: HD, which reads a 3 mil Code 128. Marks on the part itself, such as dot peen or laser etch: DP or DPA. Documents, photos or signatures as well as codes: HP. Labels on top-level racking: XR.

2. Corded or cordless?

A corded DS3608 runs off the host's USB or RS232 port, has no battery to charge and works down to -30 °C. A cordless DS3678 links to a charging cradle over Class 1 Bluetooth, with a minimum 100 m line-of-sight range, and works down to -20 °C.

Every range is equally tough

All of them are sealed to IP65 and IP68, survive multiple 3.0 m drops to concrete at room temperature and 7,500 tumbles at 1.0 m, and work up to 50 °C. So pick by the code, not by toughness.

Which model for which job

Start from what you scan

Each job below names which of the DS3678-SR, DS3678-HD, DS3678-DP, DS3678-DPA, DS3678-HP and DS3600-XR suits it.

Warehouse picking, receiving and shipping labels

The SR reads a 40 mil Code 128 from 4.4 cm to 152.4 cm, so one scanner covers a carton in the hand and a pallet label about 1.5 m away.

Consider: Zebra DS3678-SR, Zebra DS3608-SR (corded)

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High racks and forklifts

The XR adds a far-range sensor: a 100 mil Code 39 reads up to 32.0 m and a 200 mil Data Matrix up to 30.5 m. For forklifts, the cordless models take an IP65 FLB cradle with a forklift mounting plate.

Consider: Zebra DS3600-XR

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Tiny codes on electronics and medical devices

The HD reads a 3 mil Code 128 from 5.1 cm to 7.6 cm and a 5 mil PDF417 from 5.1 cm to 15.2 cm. It is a close-work scanner: a 20 mil Code 128 reads only up to 66.0 cm.

Consider: Zebra DS3678-HD, Zebra DS3608-HD (corded)

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Marks on metal and plastic parts

Zebra lists dot peen, laser etch, ink mark, chemical etch, inkjet mold, cast and thermal spray marks for the DP; the DPA is sold for the same work, and we confirm it on a sample of your part. Hold them close: a 10 mil Data Matrix reads from 0.0 cm to 8.6 cm on the DP and from 0.5 cm to 12.1 cm on the DPA.

Consider: Zebra DS3678-DP, Zebra DS3608-DP (corded), Zebra DS3678-DPA, Zebra DS3608-DPA (corded)

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Delivery notes and e-invoices at the shipping desk

The HP reads codes and also captures photos, signatures, OCR text and documents. It reads QR codes, such as the one on a GST e-invoice, and a 40 mil Code 128 out to 203.2 cm.

Consider: Zebra DS3678-HP

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Freezers and cold stores

Corded models, including the corded DS3608-XR, work down to -30 °C. Cordless models stop at -20 °C and charge only from 0 °C, so keep the cradle outside the cold room.

Consider: Zebra DS3600-XR, Zebra DS3608-SR (corded)

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Side by side

SR, HD, DP, DPA, HP and XR side by side

The SR reads everyday labels and the HD tiny, dense codes. The DP and DPA read part marks, the HP codes with photos and documents, and the XR rack labels up to 32 m away.

Specification	Zebra DS3678-SR	Zebra DS3678-HD	Zebra DS3678-DP	Zebra DS3678-DPA	Zebra DS3678-HP	Zebra DS3600-XR
Best for	Everyday carton and shelf labels, from a few centimetres to about 1.5 m	Tiny, dense codes down to 3 mil, read close up	Marks stamped, etched or cast on metal and plastic parts	Part marks, with a longer close-up reach than the DP in Zebra's guide	Codes plus photos, signatures, OCR text and documents	Rack and pallet labels, from the hand out to 32 m, corded or cordless
Key strength	4.4 cm to 1.5 m (40 mil Code 128)	Code 128 3 mil (5.1-7.6 cm)	Printed codes and direct part marks	Rough · shiny · curved	Code 128 20 mil: 12.7 cm to 114.3 cm	3.3 cm to 32 m (by barcode size)
Reads	1D and 2D codes	1D and 2D codes	1D and 2D codes, including direct part marks (DPM)	1D and 2D codes, including direct part marks (DPM)	1D and 2D codes, OCR, Document & Photos Scanning	1D, 2D and Digimarc
Data Matrix 10 mil range	3.5 cm to 21.8 cm	2.5 cm to 22.9 cm	DP range: Data Matrix 10 mil: 0.0 cm to 8.6 cm (DPM Mode off) · DPA range: Data Matrix 10 mil / QR Code 10 mil: 0.5 cm to 12.1 cm (DPM Mode off, Zebra reference guide)	DP range: Data Matrix 10 mil: 0.0 cm to 8.6 cm (DPM Mode off) · DPA range: Data Matrix 10 mil / QR Code 10 mil: 0.5 cm to 12.1 cm	15.2 cm to 38.1 cm	3.3 cm to 1.7 m
Image sensor	1,280 × 800 pixels	1,280 × 960 pixels	1,280 × 960 pixels	1,280 × 960 pixels	1,280 × 960 pixels	Near: 1280 × 800 pixels; far: 1920 × 1080 pixels
Aimer	610 nm LED	655 nm laser	655 nm laser	655 nm laser	655 nm laser	520 nm green laser
Illumination	One 660 nm LED	Two warm-white LEDs	Area imager: direct illumination from two warm-white LEDs, diffuse illumination from a ring of red 634 nm LEDs, 655 nm laser aimer	Area imager: direct illumination from two warm-white LEDs, diffuse illumination from a ring of red 634 nm LEDs, 655 nm laser aimer	Two warm-white LEDs	Two warm-white LEDs (2700 K)
Field of view	Horizontal 42°, vertical 28°	Horizontal 31°, vertical 23°	Horizontal 31°, vertical 23°	Horizontal 31°, vertical 23°	Horizontal 31°, vertical 23°	Near: 42.1° H × 27° V; far: 14° H × 7.9° V
Battery	3,100 mAh · 100,000+ scans per charge	3,100 mAh · 100,000+ scans per charge	3,100 mAh · 100,000+ scans	3,100 mAh · 100,000+ scans	3,100 mAh PowerPrecision+	PowerPrecision+ 3,100 mAh Li-ion, rechargeable
Bluetooth	Class 1 · minimum 100 m line of sight	Class 1 · minimum 100 m line of sight	Class 1 · 100 m minimum	Class 1 · 100 m minimum	Class 1 · minimum 100 m line of sight	Class 1, version 4.0 LE; SPP and HID profiles
Operating temperature	-20 °C to 50 °C	-20 °C to 50 °C	-20 °C to 50 °C	-20 °C to 50 °C	-20 °C to 50 °C	Corded -30 °C to 50 °C; cordless -20 °C to 50 °C
Sealing	Scanner IP65 and IP68; FLB cradle IP65	Scanner IP65 and IP68; FLB cradle IP65	Scanner IP65 and IP68; FLB cradle IP65	Scanner IP65 and IP68; FLB cradle IP65	Scanner IP65 and IP68; FLB cradle IP65	Scanner IP65 and IP68; FLB cradle IP65
Drops	Multiple 3.0 m drops to concrete at room temperature; multiple 2.4 m drops from -20 °C to 50 °C	Multiple 3.0 m (10 ft) drops to concrete at room temperature; multiple 2.4 m (8 ft) drops to concrete from -20 °C to 50 °C	Multiple 3.0 m (10 ft) drops to concrete at room temperature; multiple 2.4 m (8 ft) drops to concrete from -20 °C to 50 °C	Multiple 3.0 m (10 ft) drops to concrete at room temperature; multiple 2.4 m (8 ft) drops to concrete from -20 °C to 50 °C	Multiple 3.0 m drops to concrete at room temperature; multiple 2.4 m drops from -20 °C to 50 °C	Multiple 3.0 m drops to concrete at room temperature; multiple 2.4 m drops across the operating temperature range
Weight	407 g	411 g (corded DS3608-HD: 309 g)	402 g	402 g	411 g	Corded 308 g; cordless 410 g

All figures are Zebra's, as shown on each product page. The table shows the cordless DS3678 models and the XR page, which covers both versions. Each page names its corded DS3608 version and gives the full specification, India notes and FAQ. Maker documents checked on 13 October 2026 or later. About our product information

Which range?

Choosing between two ranges

SR or HD?

Go by your smallest code. The HD reads a 3 mil Code 128; the SR's spec sheet starts at 5 mil. The SR reaches further: a 40 mil Code 128 up to 152.4 cm, against 66.0 cm for a 20 mil code on the HD. Both are equally rugged.

SR or XR?

The SR tops out at about 1.5 m on a 40 mil Code 128. The XR adds a far-range sensor (1920 × 1080) and a green 520 nm laser aimer, and reads a 100 mil Code 39 up to 32.0 m. Its cordless version is rated for 80,000 scans per charge, against 100,000+ for the cordless SR.

DP or DPA?

Both read direct part marks and printed codes. Zebra's reference guide gives the DPA a longer close-up range on a 10 mil Data Matrix (0.5 cm to 12.1 cm, against 0.0 cm to 8.6 cm on the DP). But the guide lists the DPM modes and the direct or indirect lighting settings for the DP only. Send us a photo of your part and we will match the model.

HD or HP?

Both use a 1,280 × 960 sensor. The HD reads a 3 mil Code 128 close up; the HP's smallest listed code is a 5 mil Code 128, from 15.2 cm. Pick the HP when the same scanner must capture OCR text, photos or documents, or read labels out to 203.2 cm on a 40 mil code.

Corded DS3608 or cordless DS3678?

Corded: powered by the host, nothing to charge, rated to -30 °C, and lighter (305 g against 407 g for the SR). Cordless: a 3,100 mAh battery that charges in the cradle in up to 3 hours on external power, and Zebra's guide describes up to seven scanners on one cradle on supported configurations. For the HP, Zebra lists a corded model but no India & Korea corded part number, so we confirm it before quoting.

Replacing an older Zebra

Which model replaces your old Zebra

Zebra names these replacements on its support pages. The discontinued models guide covers every other model.

Older model	What Zebra says	Replacement
Zebra DS3608-ER	Zebra no longer sells it (end of sale 2025-06-30 in EMEA, APAC and LATAM); Zebra support continues to October 2030 India is in the APAC region covered by the notice.	DS3600-XR Series Zebra DS3600-XR
Zebra DS3678-ER	Zebra no longer sells it (end of sale 2025-06-30 in EMEA, APAC and LATAM); Zebra support continues to October 2030 India is in the APAC region covered by the notice.	DS3600-XR Series Zebra DS3600-XR

For buyers in India

Freezers, summer heat and codes on cartons

Freezers and cold stores

Corded DS3608 models are rated to -30 °C. Cordless DS3678 models are rated only to -20 °C, and their batteries charge between 0 °C and 40 °C, so keep the cradle outside the cold room. Zebra suggests its heated scanner holder to reduce condensation on the scan window when you move in and out of a freezer.

Hot docks in summer

Every DS3600 works up to 50 °C, but a cordless battery charges only up to 40 °C. Mount the cradle in shade or in an air-conditioned room.

QR Code and Data Matrix on every model

Every model here reads QR Code and Data Matrix as well as 1D barcodes. For very small codes, choose the HD.

India & Korea part numbers

Zebra's DS36X8 reference guide lists 'India & Korea' part numbers for the SR, HD, XR, DP and DPA, corded and cordless, and for the cordless HP. Zebra stopped selling the ER versions (DS3608-ER and DS3678-ER) in APAC on 30 June 2025 and names the XR as the replacement. We confirm the exact configuration with the distributor before you order.

Power

Corded models take power from the host. Where a 12 V supply is needed, for some cables or a cradle, Zebra's PWR-BGA12V50W0WW accepts 100-240 V AC.

Questions buyers ask

Zebra DS3600 questions

What is the price of a Zebra DS3600 scanner in India?

It depends on the range (SR, HD, DP, DPA, HP or XR), corded or cordless, the cradle and cables, and the quantity. Ask our team for today's competitive price: share your requirement and budget, and we will help you choose the right configuration and send a written quotation with current pricing and delivery time.

DPM or DP: what is the difference?

DPM means direct part mark: a code stamped, etched or printed straight onto a part. In the DS3600 range, the DP and DPA are sold for these marks; send us a sample part and we will confirm which reads it. Zebra lists dot peen, laser etch, ink mark, chemical etch, inkjet mold, cast and thermal spray. They read printed labels too, but only close up: a 13 mil UPC reads from 2.5 cm to 14.7 cm on the DP.

Which DS3600 reads the smallest barcodes?

The HD. Zebra lists a 3 mil Code 128 from 5.1 cm to 7.6 cm, while the SR and HP sheets start at 5 mil. For 2D marks below 5 mil made on the part itself, Zebra's guide lists an Ultra High Density DPM setting for the DP. It is off by default.

Which one reads labels on high racks?

The XR. It has a near sensor and a far sensor, and a green laser aimer you can follow at distance. Zebra's typical ranges are up to 26.7 m for a 100 mil Code 128 and up to 32.0 m for a 100 mil Code 39. By comparison, the SR reaches about 1.5 m and the HP about 2 m on a 40 mil Code 128.

Corded or cordless: which should we buy?

Choose corded for a fixed desk, a packing line or a room colder than -20 °C: it is powered by the host and works down to -30 °C. Choose cordless for staff who walk the aisles or drive forklifts: the 3,100 mAh battery charges in the cradle, and Bluetooth reaches at least 100 m in open line of sight. Zebra's spec sheets give one range table for both versions in each range.

Can a cordless DS3600 work in a cold store?

Down to -20 °C, and the battery charges only from 0 °C. For colder rooms choose the corded model, rated to -30 °C, and keep any cradle outside.

Every figure on this page comes from Allmark's published product pages for the DS3600 SR, HD, DP, DPA, HP and XR scanners, corded and cordless. Those pages were read from Zebra's spec sheets and its DS36X8 product reference guide, and each lists its documents and the date read.
Replacement dates: Allmark's discontinued models guide, taken from Zebra's support pages.

Zebra DS3600 chooser: which rugged scanner do you need?

Two questions decide it

1. What do you scan?

2. Corded or cordless?

Every range is equally tough

Start from what you scan

Warehouse picking, receiving and shipping labels

High racks and forklifts

Tiny codes on electronics and medical devices

Marks on metal and plastic parts

Delivery notes and e-invoices at the shipping desk

Freezers and cold stores

SR, HD, DP, DPA, HP and XR side by side

Choosing between two ranges

SR or HD?

SR or XR?

DP or DPA?

HD or HP?

Corded DS3608 or cordless DS3678?

Which model replaces your old Zebra

Freezers, summer heat and codes on cartons

Freezers and cold stores

Hot docks in summer

QR Code and Data Matrix on every model

India & Korea part numbers

Power

Zebra DS3600 questions

What is the price of a Zebra DS3600 scanner in India?

DPM or DP: what is the difference?

Which DS3600 reads the smallest barcodes?

Which one reads labels on high racks?

Corded or cordless: which should we buy?

Can a cordless DS3600 work in a cold store?

Not sure which one? Send us a photo of your code

Request a quote

Zebra DS3600 chooser: which rugged scanner do you need?

Two questions decide it

1. What do you scan?

2. Corded or cordless?

Every range is equally tough

Start from what you scan

Warehouse picking, receiving and shipping labels

High racks and forklifts

Tiny codes on electronics and medical devices

Marks on metal and plastic parts

Delivery notes and e-invoices at the shipping desk

Freezers and cold stores

SR, HD, DP, DPA, HP and XR side by side

Choosing between two ranges

SR or HD?

SR or XR?

DP or DPA?

HD or HP?

Corded DS3608 or cordless DS3678?

Which model replaces your old Zebra

Freezers, summer heat and codes on cartons

Freezers and cold stores

Hot docks in summer

QR Code and Data Matrix on every model

India & Korea part numbers

Power

Zebra DS3600 questions

What is the price of a Zebra DS3600 scanner in India?

DPM or DP: what is the difference?

Which DS3600 reads the smallest barcodes?

Which one reads labels on high racks?

Corded or cordless: which should we buy?

Can a cordless DS3600 work in a cold store?

Not sure which one? Send us a photo of your code

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