With the RFD8500, you can empower select Zebra and compatible third-party mobile devices, tablets and smart phones with enterprise-class UHF RFID and 1D/2D bar code scanning technology, whenever and wherever you need it — simply, easily and cost-effectively. You get unparalled enterprise-class performance— workers can capture tags and bar codes faster and with ease, improving productivity, operational efficiency and customer service. It’s easy to use — workers can simply tap on a button to switch between RFID and bar code scanning modes on the fly. You get flexible deployment options to meet your specific business needs. Permanently attach to a compatible mobile device to create a dedicated inventory management device. Temporarily attach to enable RFID when and where you need it on the mobile device of your choice, bringing comfort to inventory management tasks; deploy as separate devices — workers can put the host mobile computer in a pocket or on a desk to protect the device and create a lighter RFID solution. Our unique power-optimizing algorithm delivers the superior battery cycle times that ensure full-shift power, even with intensive usage. Bluetooth® connectivity provides a real-time wireless connection to your applications. And if a wireless connection is not available, support for batch mode keeps your workers productive. With our powerful Zebra Easy Text Interface (ZETI), enabling the capture of RFID tags and bar codes couldn’t be easier. ZETI enables the RFD8500 to communicate directly with the host — no need to create an actual application. The RFD8500 — Style you can admire. Comfort you can feel. Flexibility your enterprise needs. Performance you can rely on. Battery life you can take for granted. And value you can appreciate.

Key Features

You get unparalleled enterprise-class performance— workers can capture tags and bar codes faster and with ease, improving productivity, operational efficiency and customer service. It’s easy to use — workers can simply tap on a button to switch between RFID and bar code scanning modes on the fly. You get flexible deployment options to meet your specific business needs.
Permanently attach to a compatible mobile device to create a dedicated inventory management device. Temporarily attach to enable RFID when and where you need it on the mobile device of your choice, bringing comfort to inventory management tasks; deploy as separate devices — workers can put the host mobile computer in a pocket or on a desk to protect the device and create a lighter RFID solution.
Our unique power-optimizing algorithm delivers the superior battery cycle times that ensure full-shift power, even with intensive usage. Bluetooth® connectivity provides a real-time wireless connection to your applications.
And if a wireless connection is not available, support for batch mode keeps your workers productive. With our powerful Zebra Easy Text Interface (ZETI), enabling the capture of RFID tags and bar codes couldn’t be easier. ZETI enables the RFD8500 to communicate directly with the host — no need to create an actual application.
The RFD8500 — Style you can admire. Comfort you can feel. Flexibility your enterprise needs. Performance you can rely on. Battery life you can take for granted. And value you can appreciate.