| Feature | Zebra (legacy) | Honeywell | Tec Barcode | |--------|----------------|-----------|--------------| | Max data density | Medium | Medium | Very high | | Damage tolerance | Low | Medium | High (redundant zones) | | SDK & API-first | Partial | Partial | Yes (full) | | Cost per 10k labels | $12–18 | $14–20 | $6–9 |
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