Honeywell CW45 Rugged Wearable Computer

The Honeywell CW45 is a rugged wearable Android computer designed to improve productivity in hands-free warehouse, distribution, retail, logistics and manufacturing workflows. Built on Honeywell’s Mobility Edge platform, it brings workflow information directly to the point of activity, allowing frontline workers to view tasks, confirm actions, communicate and interact with enterprise systems without constantly picking up and setting down a handheld device. Unlike a traditional handheld mobile computer, the CW45 is purpose-built for wearable use. Its low-profile design, compact size, low centre of gravity and comfortable wearable accessories help keep the device securely in place during long shifts. This makes it especially suitable for picking, sorting, packing, replenishment, goods movement, warehouse task execution and other scan-intensive workflows where both hands need to remain available. The CW45 is designed for businesses that need a durable, stable and secure enterprise mobility platform. Built on Honeywell’s newest-generation Mobility Edge platform, it helps IT teams simplify application deployment, validation and lifecycle management across the organisation. The device was released with Android 12, with guaranteed support through Android 13 and planned support through Android 14 and Android 15, subject to feasibility. This gives businesses a more predictable lifecycle foundation than consumer-class wearable or mobile devices. The wearable form factor is one of the strongest advantages of the CW45. The device weighs 263 g with the standard battery and 328 g with the extended battery, while the 4.7-inch HD display provides enough screen space for task information, warehouse applications, guided workflows and operational instructions. The rugged multi-touch capacitive touch panel supports glove, stylus and rain modes, with water droplet rejection and screen protector mode. Gorilla Glass 5 helps improve resistance to impacts and drops. The CW45 is built for real operational environments. It is rated for multiple 1.2 m drops to concrete across the operating temperature range and multiple 1.8 m drops at higher ambient temperatures according to the provided specification. It also exceeds 1,000 tumbles at 0.5 m and is independently certified to IP65 and IP67 for protection against moisture and particle intrusion. The disinfectant-ready housing supports frequent cleaning without cracking or fading when used with approved cleaning agents, making the device practical for shared equipment pools and environments with stricter hygiene routines. Wireless connectivity supports modern mobile workflows. The CW45 is Wi-Fi 6 certified with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax and 2×2 MU-MIMO, helping deliver stable wireless performance in dense warehouse or distribution centre environments. Bluetooth 5.1 with BLE enables connection to peripherals, while NFC supports quick pairing and compatible identification workflows. Push-to-Talk, VoIP readiness, speaker audio and microphone support allow the device to contribute to communication as well as task execution. The CW45 becomes especially powerful when used as part of a complete wearable solution. It can connect to the Honeywell 8675i rugged wearable scanner via Bluetooth or power cable, enabling rapid and reliable barcode data capture while keeping the worker’s hands free. It can also pair with Honeywell Voice headsets and support Honeywell Guided Work voice solutions, allowing businesses to combine visual task guidance, voice direction and wearable scanning in one operational workflow. Performance is supported by a Qualcomm QCS4290 / QCM4290 octa-core 2.0 GHz processor, 6 GB DDR4x RAM and 64 GB UFS flash storage. This provides a strong hardware foundation for warehouse management systems, retail applications, task execution software, communication tools and Honeywell Mobility Edge utilities. The CW45 also includes a 13-megapixel side-facing camera and 8-megapixel front-facing camera, supporting image capture, documentation and selected communication workflows. Battery operation is designed for shift-based wearable use. The standard battery is 3,400 mAh, while the extended battery is 6,800 mAh. Battery hot swap is supported for up to one minute, allowing users to replace the battery without removing the wearable computer from the body. Depending on screen brightness and whether the connected 8675i scanner is used via Bluetooth or cable, the supplied specification lists operating times ranging from 7.5 hours to 43.5 hours. This flexibility allows businesses to select the right battery and scanner connection strategy for their actual shift length and workload. Enterprise software support further strengthens the CW45’s value. Honeywell Operational Intelligence can help provide asset optimisation and operational visibility, while Honeywell Smart Talk can support unified communication for frontline workers. The CW45 also fits into broader ecosystems of UEM, WMS, retail and ERP solutions, making it suitable for organisations that need to standardise wearable workflows across multiple sites. Overall, the Honeywell CW45 is a rugged wearable computer for businesses that want to improve worker productivity, reduce unnecessary hand movements and bring digital workflow information directly to the point of activity. It is especially well suited to warehouse picking, distribution centre workflows, manufacturing task execution, retail backroom processes and logistics operations where hands-free operation and ergonomic efficiency can create measurable productivity gains.

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