Brand comparison · from catalogue data
Hanshow vs DIGI
Hanshow (9 models) versus DIGI (2 models): product range, communications, ingress protection, battery life, price band and sector coverage side by side, from sourced catalogue data.
A design-led manufacturer growing quickly in Europe and Asia. It introduced the four-colour Nebular Pro series in April 2023, offering one of the industry's slimmest models at 7.8 mm body thickness.
DIGI Japan · Tier-2 · Specialist · 2 modelsA 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.
| Criterion | Hanshow | DIGI |
|---|---|---|
| Models in catalogue | 9 | 2 |
| Display size range | 1,54" – 7,5" | 2,9" |
| Colour capabilities | 4 colours, 3 colours | 4 colours |
| Communications | Wi-Fi / wired, 2.4 GHz proprietary | Wi-Fi / wired, 2.4 GHz proprietary |
| Ingress protection | IP40, IP65, IP68 | IP40, IP65 |
| Claimed battery life | 8 yr – 15 yr | 8 yr |
| Freezer-class model | No | No |
| Share of models with NFC | %78 | %0 |
| LED indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Price bands | Premium, Mid, Upper | Premium, Mid |
| Fully verified records | %78 | %0 |
| Tier | Tier-1 · Enterprise | Tier-2 · Specialist |
| Headquarters | Beijing, China · 2012 | Tokyo, Japan · 1957 |
| Protocol / platform | HiLPC (proprietary low-power cellular network) + BLE · HS Cloud · All-Star | 2.4 GHz proprietary · DIGI Retail Suite |
| Presence in Türkiye | Available through distributors and system integrators | Direct — DIGI Türkiye office (İstanbul Ataşehir) and scale dealers |
Highlighted cells only mark numeric breadth (more models, longer battery, higher verification); they do not mean "better". Estimated fields are flagged on product pages.
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Hanshow
Strengths
- 7.8 mm ultra-slim unibody (Nebular Pro)
- IP68-rated 7-colour LED signalling
- Mobile content and fast commissioning over NFC
- A strong price/performance balance within Tier-1
Watch-outs
- The field service network is still maturing in some European markets
- Software localisation and integration depth vary by project
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