Honeywell CT45 & CT45 XP Rugged Mobile Computers

Rugged Android Mobile Computing for Retail, Logistics and Field Work

The Honeywell CT45 and CT45 XP are rugged handheld mobile computers designed for businesses that need reliable barcode scanning, mobile connectivity and access to business applications wherever employees are working.

Built on Honeywell's Mobility Edge platform, the CT45 family combines smartphone-style usability with the durability, scanning technology and lifecycle management expected from an enterprise mobile computer.

Suitable for retail, logistics, warehousing, delivery and field-based operations, the CT45 and CT45 XP enable employees to scan barcodes, check stock, manage orders, communicate with colleagues and access business systems from a single handheld device.

Built on Honeywell Mobility Edge

The CT45 family is built on Honeywell's Mobility Edge platform.

Mobility Edge provides businesses with a common hardware and software platform designed to simplify device deployment, application testing, management and maintenance across enterprise mobile computing environments.

For organisations deploying large numbers of handheld devices, this can help reduce the complexity involved in managing different generations of mobile hardware.

Powerful Android Performance

The CT45 family uses a Qualcomm QCS4290/QCM4290 octa-core 2.0GHz processor to provide the performance required for modern mobile business applications.

Memory differs between the two main models:

Honeywell CT45

4GB RAM
64GB Flash storage

Honeywell CT45 XP

6GB RAM
64GB Flash storage

Both models also support user-accessible microSD expansion up to 512GB.

This provides businesses with plenty of capacity for mobile applications, data and demanding enterprise workflows.

Professional Barcode Scanning

The Honeywell CT45 family offers integrated enterprise barcode scanning, allowing workers to capture information significantly faster and more reliably than relying on a standard smartphone camera.

Depending on the configuration, Honeywell offers several scan engine options, including FlexRange technology.

The CT45 XP can also be configured with Honeywell FlexRange XLR technology for applications requiring barcode capture across much greater distances.

This makes the CT45 family suitable for everything from close-range product and parcel scanning to demanding logistics and warehouse applications.

FlexRange XLR Long-Range Scanning

Selected CT45 XP configurations offer Honeywell FlexRange XLR scanning.

FlexRange XLR is designed to capture barcodes across an exceptionally broad working range – from close-up scanning to distances of up to approximately 24 metres under suitable conditions.

This can be particularly useful in warehouses, distribution centres and logistics operations where workers may need to capture labels positioned on shelving or racking without moving directly next to the barcode.

Large 5-Inch Touchscreen

Both devices feature a 5-inch touchscreen designed to provide employees with a clear interface for mobile business applications.

The CT45 provides a 1280 x 720 HD display.

The CT45 XP increases this to a 1920 x 1080 Full HD display.

The rugged capacitive touchscreen is protected with Gorilla Glass 5 for additional resistance to everyday knocks and drops.

The CT45 XP also supports glove, stylus and rain operating modes, making it particularly useful for employees working across changing environments.

Built for Tough Working Environments

The CT45 family has been designed for demanding commercial and field applications.

The devices can withstand multiple drops from up to 1.8 metres onto concrete across their specified operating temperature range.

With the optional protective boot fitted, drop protection increases to multiple drops from up to 2.4 metres onto concrete.

The CT45 family also exceeds 1,500 tumbles at 1 metre and carries both IP65 and IP68 environmental sealing.

This provides protection against dust and water ingress and makes the devices suitable for warehouses, delivery operations and outdoor field work.

4G LTE Mobile Connectivity

The CT45 family supports 4G LTE Advanced connectivity on compatible configurations, allowing mobile employees to access business systems when they are away from the company Wi-Fi network.

This is particularly useful for:

Delivery drivers
Field service teams
Mobile sales employees
Transport and logistics operations
Collection and delivery applications
Remote inventory management

Employees can access stock information, order details and other business systems while working away from a fixed location.

Wi-Fi Connectivity

The CT45 family also provides enterprise Wi-Fi connectivity for workers operating inside warehouses, retail stores and other business premises.

Selected CT45 XP configurations support Wi-Fi 6, providing increased throughput and improved performance in environments where large numbers of wireless devices are connected simultaneously.

This can be particularly beneficial in busy warehouses, distribution centres and large retail environments.

Front and Rear Cameras

The Honeywell CT45 family includes:

13MP rear-facing camera
8MP front-facing camera

The rear camera can be used for applications such as proof of delivery, documenting damaged goods, capturing asset information and general business photography.

The front-facing camera supports video communications and other workforce collaboration applications.

NFC Connectivity

Integrated NFC provides additional data capture and identification possibilities.

Depending on the application, NFC can be used with compatible cards, tags and other NFC-enabled devices.

This extends the CT45 beyond barcode scanning and makes it suitable for a broader range of enterprise data-capture applications.

Replaceable Smart Battery

The CT45 family uses a removable 4020mAh lithium-ion smart battery with integrated diagnostic capabilities.

The replaceable battery design is particularly useful for businesses operating devices across long shifts, as depleted batteries can be replaced rather than taking the entire mobile computer out of service.

The CT45 XP also supports battery warm swapping, helping employees change batteries while minimising interruption to their workflow.

Quick Charge 3.0 support enables the battery to be fully charged in less than three hours under appropriate conditions.

Device Finder on the CT45 XP

Losing enterprise mobile computers can create significant costs and operational disruption.

The CT45 XP includes a secondary Bluetooth Low Energy beacon that can help businesses locate misplaced devices even after the main battery has been depleted.

For organisations deploying large fleets of mobile computers across warehouses, stores or other facilities, this can help reduce the risk of devices becoming permanently lost.

Ideal Applications

The Honeywell CT45 and CT45 XP are suitable for a wide range of mobile business applications, including:

Barcode scanning
Warehouse operations
Inventory management
Cycle counting
Stock checking
Goods receiving
Order picking
Parcel processing
Proof of delivery
Delivery route operations
Asset management
Retail stock management
Price checking
Field service
Transportation and logistics
Mobile workforce communications

Key Features

Rugged Android mobile computer
Honeywell Mobility Edge platform
Qualcomm octa-core 2.0GHz processor
5-inch touchscreen
HD display on CT45
Full HD display on CT45 XP
4GB RAM / 64GB storage on CT45
6GB RAM / 64GB storage on CT45 XP
MicroSD expansion up to 512GB
Integrated enterprise barcode scanning
FlexRange scanning options
FlexRange XLR available on selected CT45 XP configurations
Up to approximately 24m barcode capture with FlexRange XLR under suitable conditions
13MP rear camera
8MP front camera
4G LTE Advanced support
Wi-Fi connectivity
Wi-Fi 6 available on selected CT45 XP configurations
Bluetooth 5.1
Integrated NFC
4020mAh replaceable smart battery
Battery warm swap available on CT45 XP
Quick Charge 3.0
IP65 and IP68 sealing
Multiple 1.8m drop resistance
Up to 2.4m drop resistance with protective boot
More than 1,500 1m tumbles
Gorilla Glass 5
USB-C connectivity
Extensive Honeywell accessory ecosystem

CT45 or CT45 XP – Which Should I Choose?

Both models provide rugged enterprise mobile computing, but the CT45 XP offers several additional capabilities for more demanding applications.

Choose the Honeywell CT45 when you need a reliable rugged mobile computer for everyday barcode scanning, retail, logistics, delivery or field applications.

Consider the Honeywell CT45 XP when you require additional performance and features such as:

6GB RAM
Full HD display
Selected Wi-Fi 6 configurations
Battery warm swapping
Secondary BLE device-finding capability
FlexRange XLR scanning options
Glove, stylus and rain touchscreen modes

The exact specification varies by part number, so the correct model should be selected according to the required scanner, connectivity and memory configuration.

CT45 for Warehousing and Logistics

The CT45 family is particularly well suited to warehouse and logistics applications.

Workers can use a single handheld device to scan inventory, receive goods, check stock, process orders and access warehouse management applications.

For operations involving high shelving or difficult-to-access barcode labels, selected CT45 XP FlexRange XLR configurations provide the additional advantage of extended-range scanning.

CT45 for Delivery and Field Workers

With 4G LTE connectivity available, the CT45 can also operate beyond the warehouse or retail environment.

Delivery and field employees can access live business information, scan parcels, record deliveries, capture photographs and update jobs without returning to a fixed workstation.

The rugged IP65/IP68 construction also makes the CT45 family better suited to outdoor and field environments than conventional consumer smartphones.

Why Choose the Honeywell CT45 Family?

The Honeywell CT45 family combines the usability of a modern touchscreen device with the scanning performance and durability required for commercial mobile computing.

Enterprise barcode scanning, replaceable batteries, 4G connectivity, rugged construction and Honeywell's Mobility Edge platform make the CT45 suitable for businesses looking to deploy mobile technology as a long-term operational tool rather than relying on consumer smartphones.

For more demanding applications, the CT45 XP adds features including additional memory, Full HD resolution, selected Wi-Fi 6 configurations and extended-range FlexRange XLR scanning.

Need Help Choosing a Honeywell CT45?

The Honeywell CT45 and CT45 XP are available in multiple configurations, so choosing the correct part number is important.

Tek Direkt can help you identify the appropriate scanner, memory, wireless connectivity and accessories for your application.

Compatible accessories include charging docks, vehicle docks, protective boots, replacement batteries and other equipment for warehouse, retail and field deployments.

Contact Tek Direkt for product advice, pricing or a quotation for multiple Honeywell CT45 or CT45 XP mobile computers.