Zebra MC3400 & MC3450 Mobile Computers

The Zebra MC3400 and MC3450 are rugged Android mobile computers designed for warehouse, manufacturing, logistics and other demanding operational environments.

Part of Zebra's established MC3000 Series, these enterprise handheld computers combine integrated barcode scanning, physical keypad options and modern wireless connectivity for workers who need reliable access to business systems throughout the working day.

Tek Direkt supplies Zebra MC3400 and MC3450 mobile computers in multiple configurations. Browse the available models below or send us the manufacturer part number (MPN) and quantity you require for a quote.

Why Choose the Zebra MC3400 Series?

The MC3400 Series is designed around operational workflows where workers need to scan barcodes and enter data repeatedly throughout a shift.

Typical capabilities include:

Integrated 1D and 2D barcode scanning
Android operating system
Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
Multiple keypad configurations
Standard and extended-range scanning options
Straight-shooter and gun-style form factors
Front and rear camera options
Rugged construction for operational environments
Zebra DNA software and management tools

The exact specification varies by configuration, making the complete Zebra MPN particularly important when comparing devices.

Zebra MC3400 vs MC3450

The MC3400 and MC3450 share the same core enterprise mobile-computing platform but provide different wireless connectivity options.

Zebra MC3400

The MC3400 is designed primarily around Wi-Fi connectivity and is particularly well suited to environments where workers remain within an organisation's wireless network.

Typical applications include:

Warehouses
Distribution centres
Manufacturing facilities
Retail backrooms
Inventory management
Picking and replenishment

Zebra MC3450

The MC3450 adds cellular connectivity, including 5G capabilities, making it suitable for workers who need connectivity beyond the organisation's Wi-Fi network.

This can make the MC3450 particularly useful across larger sites, yards and other operational environments where workers may move beyond conventional indoor wireless coverage.

Choose the MC3400 when Wi-Fi provides the connectivity your workforce needs.

Consider the MC3450 when cellular connectivity is required as part of the workflow.

Straight-Shooter or Gun-Style?

The MC3400 Series is available in different physical configurations to suit different working patterns.

A straight-shooter design provides a conventional handheld form factor suitable for a mixture of barcode scanning and manual data entry.

The gun-style configuration incorporates a dedicated pistol grip and can be particularly useful for scan-intensive workflows where operators capture large numbers of barcodes throughout a shift.

The right choice depends on how frequently workers scan compared with other device tasks.

Standard or Long-Range Barcode Scanning?

Different MC3400 Series configurations can include different Zebra scan engines.

Standard-range scanning is suitable for applications where workers are relatively close to the barcode, such as:

Picking
Packing
Goods receiving
Product identification
Inventory counting

Advanced and extended-range configurations can capture barcodes from significantly greater distances, making them useful for applications such as warehouse racking, pallet identification, ports and yards.

If long-range scanning is required, check the complete MPN carefully because not every MC3400 configuration includes the same scan engine.

Zebra MC3400 for Warehouse Operations

The MC3400 is particularly well suited to warehouse workflows where barcode scanning and mobile access to inventory or warehouse-management systems are required throughout the working day.

Applications include:

Order picking
Goods receiving
Put-away
Replenishment
Inventory counting
Stock transfers
Dispatch
Returns
Pallet and location scanning

Physical keypad options can also be valuable in environments where workers regularly enter quantities, location codes or other operational data.

Zebra MC3400 for Manufacturing

Manufacturing operations can use the MC3400 Series for barcode capture and mobile data access across production and material-handling workflows.

Typical uses include:

Component tracking
Work-in-progress
Production-line data capture
Material movement
Quality-control processes
Finished-goods tracking
Inventory management

Its rugged design makes it more appropriate for operational environments than a conventional consumer smartphone.

Choosing the Correct Keypad

The MC3400 Series is available with different physical keypad configurations.

The correct option depends on the type of information workers need to enter.

Numeric-focused keypads can be useful where quantities and numerical information dominate the workflow, while alphanumeric configurations provide greater flexibility for workers entering a broader range of data.

When replacing existing warehouse devices, consider the keypad layout your operators already use before changing configuration.

Zebra MC3400 vs TC27

The Zebra TC27 and MC3400 are both enterprise Android mobile computers, but they are designed around different working styles.

The Zebra TC27 uses a smartphone-style touchscreen form factor and is well suited to workers who need a compact, familiar mobile device.

The MC3400 provides physical keypad options and dedicated scan-intensive form factors, making it particularly well suited to traditional warehouse, logistics and manufacturing workflows.

Choose the TC27 when smartphone-style mobility and touchscreen operation are priorities.

Choose the MC3400 when frequent barcode scanning, physical data entry and warehouse-focused ergonomics are more important.

Replacing an Older MC3000 Series Device

Businesses already using Zebra MC3000-series mobile computers may consider the MC3400 when refreshing an ageing device estate.

However, don't assume that every existing cradle, battery or accessory will automatically work with a new configuration.

Check compatibility before ordering, particularly when deploying the devices into an existing charging and accessory infrastructure.

Choosing the Correct MC3400 or MC3450

There are multiple configurations within this family.

Depending on the manufacturer part number, differences can include:

MC3400 or MC3450
Wireless connectivity
Form factor
Keypad
Scan engine and scanning range
Memory
Cameras
Other factory configuration options

Always compare the complete Zebra manufacturer part number rather than comparing prices based only on “MC3400”.

Two MC3400 devices can have substantially different specifications and therefore different prices.

Buying the Zebra MC3400 & MC3450

Tek Direkt supplies Zebra rugged mobile computers, barcode scanners and warehouse technology to UK businesses.

If you already know which MC3400 or MC3450 configuration you require, send us the MPN and quantity and we'll provide a price.

If you're replacing existing mobile computers or specifying a new warehouse deployment, tell us about the application, scanning range, connectivity and keypad requirements and we'll help identify the appropriate configuration.

Browse the available Zebra MC3400 and MC3450 mobile computers below, explore our full mobile computer range, or discover more Zebra mobile computing and data-capture technology.

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