Brand comparison · from catalogue data
DIGI vs YalaTech
DIGI (2 models) versus YalaTech (2 models): product range, communications, ingress protection, battery life, price band and sector coverage side by side, from sourced catalogue data.
A Japanese manufacturer focused on fresh food counters, drawing on its heritage in weighing and labelling systems. Its ESL solution shares the same data flow as its scales and label printers.
YalaTech China · Tier-3 · Value · 2 modelsA manufacturer notable for its IP68-rated freezer model. In the model list, sizes from 1.54" to 10.2" are offered predominantly in four colours (BWRY); the freezer variant is stated at 2.13" in black and white, with -20 °C operation and IP68 sealing.
| Criterion | DIGI | YalaTech |
|---|---|---|
| Models in catalogue | 2 | 2 |
| Display size range | 2,9" | 2,13" – 4,2" |
| Colour capabilities | 4 colours | 2 colours, 4 colours |
| Communications | Wi-Fi / wired, 2.4 GHz proprietary | 2.4 GHz proprietary |
| Ingress protection | IP40, IP65 | IP54, IP68 |
| Claimed battery life | 8 yr | 5 yr |
| Freezer-class model | No | Yes |
| Share of models with NFC | %0 | %0 |
| LED indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Price bands | Premium, Mid | Mid |
| Fully verified records | %0 | %0 |
| Tier | Tier-2 · Specialist | Tier-3 · Value |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan · 1957 | Shenzhen, China · 2013 |
| Protocol / platform | 2.4 GHz proprietary · DIGI Retail Suite | 2.4 GHz + BLE hybrid · Yala Retail Cloud |
| Presence in Türkiye | Direct — DIGI Türkiye office (İstanbul Ataşehir) and scale dealers | Limited |
Highlighted cells only mark numeric breadth (more models, longer battery, higher verification); they do not mean "better". Estimated fields are flagged on product pages.
Sectors both target
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DIGI
Strengths
- Integrated data flow across scale, label and ESL
- Strong in fresh food scenarios such as butcher, deli and produce
- Japanese build quality and long product life
Watch-outs
- Limited cost advantage if buying ESL alone
- Ecosystem dependency — the full benefit appears alongside DIGI scales
YalaTech
Strengths
- A fully waterproof IP68 body on the freezer model
- Four-colour (BWRY) displays across most sizes in the family
- A competitive price band
Watch-outs
- Technical values such as resolution, weight and battery life are not published
- Low brand recognition and a small reference pool
- Long-term spare parts and support risk should be assessed