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Datalogic Barcode Scanners: 1D, 2D, Cordless & Rugged for Retail, Warehouse & Healthcare
Datalogic is a leading barcode scanner brand, popular in Australian retail, grocery and industrial sites for fast, accurate scanning and excellent value. POS Plaza stocks the full Datalogic range, from the budget-friendly QuickScan retail handhelds through to premium Gryphon imagers, in-counter Magellan scanner-scales and ultra-rugged PowerScan industrial units, starting from $135. Every scanner sends each read straight into your POS or inventory software.
This guide explains Datalogic's scanner series and how to choose the right model for retail, warehouse, in-counter and healthcare use. If you already know the model you need, you will find it below; if not, tell us your application and we will match you to the right scanner.
Understanding Datalogic's scanner series
- QuickScan: entry-level and value retail handhelds (QD2220 1D, QW2520 2D, cordless QBT2131/QBT2500) for everyday counter scanning.
- Gryphon: premium retail 2D imagers (GD4520, GD4590, cordless GBT4500) with high performance and a healthcare option.
- Magellan: in-counter and on-counter presentation scanners and scanner-scales (800i, 1500i, 3450VSi, 9300i) for grocery, pharmacy and high-volume checkouts.
- Heron: stylish retail desk scanners (HD3130) for front-of-store presentation.
- PowerScan: ultra-rugged industrial handhelds (PM9100, PM9500, PM9600, PBT9100), corded and cordless, with auto-range optics for warehouse and manufacturing.
- Matrix: fixed-mount industrial machine-vision scanners (Matrix 120) for production lines and automation.
1D or 2D: which Datalogic scanner do you need?
1D scanners (such as the QuickScan QD2220) read the standard linear barcodes printed on retail products. They are fast, affordable and ideal if you only scan conventional printed barcodes.
2D scanners (the Gryphon range and 2D QuickScan and Magellan models) read everything a 1D scanner does, plus QR Codes, PDF417, Data Matrix and barcodes shown on a customer's phone, such as loyalty cards, e-tickets and mobile vouchers. If you accept mobile coupons or scan from screens, choose 2D. Most modern setups now use 2D imagers.
Corded or cordless (Bluetooth)?
Corded scanners plug straight into your POS or PC and never need charging, perfect for a fixed counter. Cordless / Bluetooth scanners (QuickScan QBT2131, Gryphon GBT4500, rugged PowerScan PBT9500) let staff scan away from the till, around bulky items and down the aisle, returning to a charging base between scans. Choose cordless for mobility, larger items and stocktakes.
Standard retail or rugged industrial?
Standard scanners (QuickScan, Gryphon) are built for retail counters, offices and light commercial use. Rugged PowerScan scanners are drop-rated and sealed against dust and water for warehouses, manufacturing and cold storage, with auto-range optics that read barcodes both up close and several metres away on high racking.
Popular Datalogic scanners by application
- Retail counter: QuickScan QD2220 (1D), QuickScan QW2520 and Gryphon GD4520 (2D corded).
- Hands-free and in-counter: Magellan 1500i on-counter and Magellan 3450VSi / 9300i in-counter scanner-scales.
- Mobile and cordless retail: QuickScan QBT2131 and Gryphon GBT4500 Bluetooth.
- Warehouse and industrial: rugged PowerScan PM9100 (1D), PM9501 and PBT9500 (2D auto-range), and fixed-mount Matrix 120.
- Healthcare: Gryphon GD4520-HC and GM4500 with disinfectant-ready housings for clinical use.
Frequently asked questions: Datalogic barcode scanners
Q: What is the difference between Datalogic QuickScan and Gryphon scanners?
A: QuickScan is Datalogic's value retail range, offering reliable 1D and 2D scanning at a lower price. Gryphon is the premium range, with faster scanning, better performance on damaged and on-screen barcodes, and more cordless and healthcare options. Choose QuickScan for general retail and Gryphon for demanding or high-volume scanning.
Q: Which Datalogic scanner is best for a retail shop?
A: For a fixed counter, the QuickScan QD2220 (1D) or QW2520 / Gryphon GD4520 (2D) are popular, reliable choices. For grocery or high-volume checkouts, a Magellan in-counter scanner-scale scans and weighs in one unit. Pick a 2D model if you scan loyalty cards or coupons from phone screens.
Q: What is a Datalogic PowerScan used for?
A: PowerScan is Datalogic's ultra-rugged industrial range, built for warehouses, manufacturing and cold storage. The scanners are drop-rated and sealed against dust and water, and auto-range models read barcodes both up close and several metres away on high racking.
Q: What is a Datalogic Magellan scanner?
A: Magellan is Datalogic's range of in-counter and on-counter presentation scanners and scanner-scales. The in-counter models (such as the 3450VSi and 9300i) sit in the checkout bench and scan, and in some models weigh, items as they pass over, ideal for supermarkets and pharmacies.
Q: Do Datalogic scanners work with my POS software?
A: Yes. Most Datalogic scanners connect as a USB or Bluetooth keyboard (HID) and work with any POS that accepts keyboard input, including Lightspeed, Square, Vend and Retail Express. Cordless models pair with Windows, Android and Apple iOS/iPadOS. Not sure which suits your system? Call our experts on 1300 115 808.
Q: Do Datalogic cordless scanners come with a charging base?
A: Many are sold as kits that include a charging base or cradle. Each listing states exactly what is in the box, so you can choose a complete, ready-to-use bundle, and "scanner only" options are available where you already have a base.
Q: Does Datalogic make healthcare scanners?
A: Yes. The Gryphon GD4520-HC and GM4500 healthcare models have disinfectant-ready housings that withstand repeated cleaning with hospital-grade wipes, making them suitable for clinical and patient-care environments.