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ZKONG Blade ZKC42B (4.2")
ZKONG Blade family · Slim-body e-paper (BWR)
- Low total cost of ownership; the ZKC42BP variant is IP66-rated
- Short lead time
- Cloud management panel included
Value-segment manufacturers, basic feature set
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| Manufacturer / series | ZKONG · ZKONG Blade |
|---|---|
| Product type | Shelf label |
| Display size | 4,2" |
| Resolution | 400×300 |
| Display technology | Slim-body e-paper (BWR) |
| Colour capability | BWR — + red (3 colours) |
| Full refresh time | ~5 sestimated |
| Communication | Bluetooth LE 5.x — Bluetooth LE 5.0 (encryption optional) |
| NFC | Yes |
| LED signalling | 3 -colour LED |
| Battery life | 5 years (up to)estimated |
|---|---|
| IP rating | IPXXestimated |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C / +40 °C |
| Environment class | Standard retail |
| Thickness | 11 mmestimated |
| Weight | 70 gestimated |
| Segment | Entry level |
| Management platform | ZKONG Cloud |
| Availability in Türkiye | A Turkish-language product site exists (zkong.com/tr, tr.zkongesl.com); no named Türkiye solution partner identified |
| Price band | $ — Economyestimated |
How does it compare to its peers?
Compared with the median of 5 models in the same size and product class. A manufacturer does not benchmark its own product against rivals; that is why this comparison lives here.
- Battery life5yr
Peer median 7; this model is 0.71× below it (5 models).
- Thickness11mm
Peer median 12.5; this model is 0.88× below it (5 models).
- Weight70g
Peer median 78 — this model sits close to it (5 models).
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Kısmen doğrulandıLast checked: 2026-10-11
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Supermarket & Hypermarket
High SKU count, frequent price changes, shelf-till consistency
Typical labels/store: 8,000 – 25,000Consumer Electronics Retail
Spec sheets, comparison, fast promotions
Recommended display: 4.2" – 12.2"DIY & Home Improvement
Peg hook aisles, bulky products, integrated store and stockroom
Typical labels/store: 15,000 – 40,000Warehouse & Logistics
Location labels, pick-to-light, WMS integration
Recommended protocol: Sub-1 GHz / 2.4 GHzSmart Office & Campus
Meeting rooms, desk booking, wayfinding
Installation: No outlet, minutesWhat to watch out for
- Bulk update time may lengthen in dense label environments — measure it in the pilot
- The protection rating is IP63 on most models; for wet areas choose the IP66 variant specifically
- Battery life figures are not published publicly
- Enterprise SLA and long-term support level vary by partner
ZKONG
A manufacturer spreading quickly with a BLE-based, low-infrastructure-cost solution. The Blade series is positioned across fourteen sizes from 1.8" to 10.2" with body thickness of 9–13.6 mm, and the Shield series with its high-durability plastic body and freezer variants (ZK21SF, ZK26SF). Model codes and resolutions are published openly on the manufacturer's site.
| Headquarters | Hangzhou, China |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Segment | Tier-2 · Specialist |
| Protocol | Bluetooth LE 5.0 (encryption optional) |
| Management platform | ZKONG Cloud |
| Availability in Türkiye | A Turkish-language product site exists (zkong.com/tr, tr.zkongesl.com); no named Türkiye solution partner identified |
Strengths
- Low total cost of ownership
- Simple, inexpensive infrastructure over BLE
- A very wide size range and published per-model resolution tables
- Short lead times
What to watch out for
- Bulk update time may lengthen in dense label environments — measure it in the pilot
- The protection rating is IP63 on most models; for wet areas choose the IP66 variant specifically
- Battery life figures are not published publicly
- Enterprise SLA and long-term support level vary by partner