Comparison Guide: Chainway vs. Other Brands
Chainway isn't a low-cost alternative to Zebra or Honeywell. It's a smart alternative.
It offers the same basic technologies (Zebra scanner, Impinj module).
It guarantees certifications and standards on par with top competitors.
It is supported in Italy by TechSigno, with local repairs and assistance.
It has a range of accessories and models that cover every application scenario.
It complies with EN 18031, responding to the growing European cybersecurity needs
GO TO THE COMPARISON TABLES:
-> CONSTRUCTION QUALITY AND CERTIFICATIONS
-> CRITICAL COMPONENTS (TECHNOLOGICAL CORE)
-> RANGE OF ACCESSORIES AND CUSTOMIZATION
-> GLOBAL PRESENCE AND RELIABILITY
If you're considering a supplier of RFID terminals, readers, and solutions, Chainway deserves to be on your list. We at TechSigno are ready to prove it to you.
Market Positioning
| Brand | Target | Philosophy | Price | Support in Italy |
| Chainway | Industry, logistics, retail, healthcare | Industrial quality at a competitive cost | Medium high | TechSigno (repairs and support |
| Zebra | Global Enterprise | Technological excellence, premium | Very high | Authorized distributors |
| Honeywell | Heavy industry, transportation | Robustness and reliability | High | Authorized distributors |
| UROVO | Retail, light logistics | Low cost | Medium low | Limited |
| iData | Light industry, retail | Good value for money | Medium | Limited |
Construction Quality and Certifications
| Characteristic | Chainway | Zebra | Honeywell | UROVO | iDat |
| IP67 / IP68 |  Yes | Yes | Yes | IP65 only | IP6 only |
| Fall 1.5–1.8 m | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.2 m max | 1.2 m max |
| Android Enterprise Rec. | Yes | Yes | Yes |  No | No |
| GMS (Google Play) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SOTI / Ivanti Validated | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| EN 18031 Cybersecurity | Yes | In progress | In progress | No | No |
Critical Components (Technological Core)
| Component | Chainway | Zebra | Honeywell | UROVO | iDat |
| Barcode scanner | Zebra SE4710 / SE4770 / SE5500 | Zebra owners | Honeywell owners | Zebra / other OEM | Zebra / other OEM |
| RFID Module UHF | Impinj E710 / E310 | Impinj / owners | Impinj / owners | Impinj | Impinj |
| Impinj Support Gen2X | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| CPU | Recent octa-core | Premium octa-core | Premium octa-core | Quad-core | Quad-core |
Range of Accessories and Customization
| Accessory | Chainway | Zebra | Honeywell | UROVO | iDat |
| Multiple docking stations | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Hot-swappable batteries | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Ergonomic handles | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Integrated RFID readers | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Vehicle support | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Software and Integration
| Functionality | Chainway | Zebra | Honeywell | UROVO | iDat |
| Android Enterprisee | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| SOTI MobiControl | Certificate | Certificate | Certificate | No | No |
| Ivanti Wavelink | Validated | Validated | Validated | No | No |
| API for MES/ERP integration | Complete | Complete | Complete | Partial | Partial |
| Regular firmware updatesi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial | Partial |
Global Presence and Reliability
| Indicator | Chainway | Zebra | Honeywell | UROVO | iDat |
| Clients | 8.000+ | 10.000+ | 10.000+ | 1.000+ | 1.000+ |
| Countries Covered | 150+ | 180+ | 180+ | 50+ | 30+ |
| RAIN Alliance | Member | Member | Member | No | No |
| GS1 / EPCglobal | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Cybersecurity and Compliance
| Standard | Chainway | Zebra | Honeywell | UROVO | iDat |
| EN 18031 (cybersecurity) | Compliant | For Adoption | Up for adoption | No | No |
| Data encryption | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Base | Base |
| Secure Bookt | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Support and Assistance in Italy
| Service | Chainway | Zebra | Honeywell | UROVO | iDat |
| Repair center authorized | TechSigno | Distributors | Distributors | Abroad | Abroad |
| Technical support in Italian | Yes | Yes (variable) | Yes (variable) | Limited | Limited |
| Original spare parts available | Yes | Yes | Yes | Difficult | Difficult |
| Repair times | Rapidi (Italy) | Medium | Medium | Long | Long |