Zebra · Wearable computer
Zebra WS501
The world’s smallest all-in-one Android enterprise-class wearable mobile computer — now with more memory and the fastest wireless connections
- Operating systemAndroid
- Display2 inches (5 cm)
- ScanningSE4770/SR560 1D/2D standard range omni-directional imager; manual triggering
- Battery5 Wh; 1300 mAh; PowerPrecision; Hot Swap — two (2) minutes, memory persistent)
- SealingIP65
- Drop6 ft (1.8m) drop to tile over concrete across operating temperature
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Overview
Introducing the WS501 Android Wearable Computer — the world’s smallest and most powerful Android enterprise-class wearable device. The WS501 is designed to bring hands-free high-performance computing to the most scan-intensive jobs — including workers that spend their days picking orders, putting away incoming inventory and loading and unloading incoming and outgoing shipments. Building on its predecessor, the WS50 Android Wearable Computer, the WS501 offers a new powerful processor, triple the RAM, quadruple the Flash, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth® 5.3, providing everything required to run multiple demanding applications simultaneously — plus a constant connection to your Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) system. And the boost in workforce productivity and throughput combines with a future-proof platform to deliver an exceptional return on investment (ROI).
- More memory to support multiple appsWith RAM and Flash memory that rivals market-leading handheld mobile computers, the WS501 can run multiple apps simultaneously, with fast screen refreshes that will never keep your workers waiting.
- Fastest and reliable Wi-Fi connectionsWi-Fi 6 enables more simultaneous network connections, with improved speed, security and latency, reducing network congestion and increasing connection reliability. And with Mobility DNA Wireless Fusion — only from Zebra — workers get a superior ‘no dropped connections’ experience while roaming.
- Blazing Bluetooth peripheral performanceBluetooth 5.3 improves the performance of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) peripherals, delivering more speed, more range, more power efficiency, more security and faster pairing.
- True ‘no-host’ all-in-one wearableWith this true converged wearable solution, workers only need to wear one device to capture and access data — instead of a host mobile computer and ring scanner.
- Choose your wearing styleWith two different wearing styles, the adaptable WS501 is ideal for virtually any task worker in practically any industry. The WS501 can be worn on two fingers or the back of the hand.
- Push-to-talk (PTT) support for better collaboration1With an embedded microphone and speaker, the WS501 allows staff to instantly reach co-workers and supervisors with the push of a button for fast issue resolution — without the need to purchase and manage separate voice devices.
- Compact but mighty with a built-in rugged design for a low TCODon’t underestimate this compact device. It weighs in at just a handful of ounces, but is built to handle all-day everyday enterprise use.
- Advanced enterprise-class scanner for intense barcode scanningZebra’s SE4770/SR560 imager scans virtually any barcode in practically any condition, as fast as you can press the trigger — even if it is damaged or poorly printed. Capture barcodes even if the scanner and barcode are in motion with superior motion tolerance.
- Advanced touchscreen displayThe two-inch AMOLED color display offers exceptional performance. It is extraordinarily bright — no backlight is required.
- Save time with programmable buttonsMake task execution easy with two programmable buttons that can be mapped to different functions, such as push-to-talk or opening a specific application. And you can dedicate a button for PTT communications.
Best for: Warehousing/Manufacturing · Sorting · Put away · Picking · Loading/unloading · Task management · Transportation and Logistics · Sorting · Loading/unloading
Specifications
Physical Characteristics
- Dimensions
- 2.52 in L x 2.44 in W x 1.10 in D (64mm L x 62mm W x 28mm D)
- Weight
- 4.73 oz (134g)
- Display
- 2 in. AMOLED 460 x 460 color display; optically bonded to touch panel
- Imager Window
- Corning® Gorilla® Glass
- Touch Panel
- Capacitive touch panel; fingertip and glove support; Corning® Gorilla® Glass
- Power
- 5 Wh; 1300 mAh; PowerPrecision; Hot Swap — two (2) minutes, memory persistent)
- Network Connections
- USB 2.0 High Speed (host and client), WLAN and Bluetooth
- Notifications
- Audible tone; charge LED; OS notification LED; multi-color application LEDs (2); haptic feedback
- Voice and Audio
- Speaker (90dBA); internal mic; Bluetooth headset support
- Buttons
- 2 buttons (programmable)
- Interfaces
- Docking contacts; via interface cables: USB 2.0 host/client and charging
Scanner Performance
- Optical Resolution
- 1280 x 800 pixels
- Roll
- 360°
- Pitch
- ±60°
- Skew
- ±60°
- Aiming Element
- 655 nm Laser
- Illumination Element
- 1 Hyper Red 660 nm LED or 1 Warm-White LED
- Field of View
- Horizontal: 48°, Vertical: 30°
- Ambient Light Immunity (from total darkness)
- Maximum 107,639 lux (direct sunlight)
- Supported 1D Symbologies
- Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codebar/NW7, Code 11, MSI, UPC/EAN, I 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GSI DataBar, Base 32 (Italian Pharma)
- Supported 2D Symbologies
- PDF417, Micro PDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Chinese Sensible (Han Xin), Postal Codes
- Supported OCR Symbologies
- OCR-A, OCR-B
- Scan Triggering
- Manual ambidextrous trigger
Performance Characteristics
- CPU
- Qualcomm® QC2290
- Operating System
- Android; for supported Android versions, visit: www.zebra.com/android-versions
- Memory
- 3 GB RAM/32 GB Flash
User Environment
- Operating Temperature
- +14F to +122F (-10C to +50C)
- Storage Temperature
- -40F to +158F (-40C to +70C)
- Humidity
- 5% - 95% non condensing
- Drop Specification
- 6 ft (1.8m) drop to tile over concrete across operating temperature
- Tumble Specification
- 2,000 tumbles @ 1.6 ft (0.5m) meets and exceeds IEC tumble specifications
- Sealing
- IP65
- Vibration
- 4 g’s PK Sine, 5hz to 2khz, 1 hour duration per axis; 0.04 g2/Hz Random (20 Hz to 2 kHz), 1 hour duration per axis.
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
- +/-15 kV air discharge, +/-8 kV direct/indirect discharge
Interactive Sensor Technology (IST)
- Light Sensor
- Automatically adjusts display backlight brightness
- Motion Sensor
- 6-axis accelerometer with MEMS Gyro
Data Capture
- Scanning
- SE4770/SR560 1D/2D standard range omni-directional imager; manual triggering
- NFC
- Tap to Pair, ISO 14443 Type A and B, Felica and ISO 15693 cards, and Card Emulation via Host (HCE) support
Wireless LAN
- Radio
- IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/r/k/v/w/mc/ax; Wi-Fi 6; 2x2 MU-MIMO; Wi-Fi™ certified; IPv4, IPv6
- Data Rates
- 5GHz: 802.11a/n/ac/ax — 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz - up to 1201 Mbps 2.4GHz: 802.11b/g/n/ax — 20MHz up to 286.8 Mbps
- Operating Channels
- Channel 1-13 (2412-2472 MHz): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Channel 36-165 (5180-5825 MHz): 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 Channel Bandwidth: 20/40/80 MHz Actual operating channels/ frequencies and bandwidths depend on regulatory rules and certification agency.
- Security and Encryption
- WEP (40 or 104 bit); WPA/WPA2 Personal (TKIP, and AES); WPA3 Personal (SAE); WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (TKIP and AES); WPA3 Enterprise (AES) — EAP-TTLS (PAP, MSCHAP, MSCHAPv2), EAP-TLS, PEAPv0-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1-EAP-GTC, LEAP and EAP-PWD; WPA3 Enterprise 192-bit mode (GCMP256) - EAP-TLS; Enhanced Open (OWE)
- Certifications
- WFA (802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise, PMF); Wi-Fi 6, Agile Multiband
Wireless PAN
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3; Classic Bluetooth Basic Rate (BR)/Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support; Class 1
Warranty
- Warranty
- Subject to the terms of Zebra’s hardware warranty statement, the WS501 is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. For complete warranty statement, please visit www.zebra.com/warranty
Recommended Services
- Recommended Services
- When supported by Zebra OneCare™ Essential or Select maintenance plans, our customers experience improved operational efficiency. Our maintenance plans ensure minimal downtime through efficient depot repair or advanced device replacement, while technical support and software maintenance keeps your business running smoothly. LifeGuard updates and Device Diagnostics further secure and optimize your operations. Included with every Zebra OneCare maintenance plan, our cloud-based VisibilityIQ™ OneCare provides comprehensive insights into repairs, cases, contracts and LifeGuard reports, empowering you to make informed decisions for better operational outcomes. Zebra’s optional VisibilityIQ™ Foresight complements your Zebra OneCare maintenance plan. This service provides a comprehensive view of device performance that allows you to proactively address device issues — before they impact your operations. Critical device intelligence is consolidated into a single, intuitive dashboard, enabling you to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions that boost productivity. By offering actionable insights, Zebra Visibility IQ Foresight helps streamline workflows, ensuring that your operations run efficiently and effectively.
Software
- Software
- Zebra DNA for Mobile Computers empowers businesses to achieve peak performance with exceptional accuracy and reliability. Zebra DNA allows workers to complete work faster, smarter and better, shift after shift, inside or outside of the four walls. For more information visit www.zebra.com/zebradna Zebra DNA for Mobile Computers is available on Android only. Features may vary by model and a Support Contract may be required. For more information on these Zebra-only features and for the most recent list of supported apps, please visit: https://techdocs.zebra.com/dnamobilecomputers/
Footnotes
- Footnotes
- 1. Available Q1 2026
Detailed values may cover multiple family members or optional SKUs. Model catalogue values take precedence; confirm part number.
Lifecycle
- Sales status
- Current catalogue
- Announced
- 2025-03-17
- Status basis
- Listed in official model catalogue; regional orderability requires confirmation.
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