Zebra HC55 Healthcare Mobile Computer

The Zebra HC55 is the premium Wi-Fi and cellular healthcare mobile computer in Zebra’s HC2X / HC5X family. It is designed for clinical and non-clinical healthcare workers who need a compact, disinfectant-ready, enterprise-grade Android device with strong performance, integrated barcode scanning, advanced Wi-Fi, 5G cellular connectivity and healthcare-focused communication tools. The HC55 is suitable for hospitals, outpatient facilities, ambulatory centres, nursing and care homes, hospice and palliative care environments, home healthcare, telehealth and mobile care workflows. It is designed for healthcare teams that need reliable connectivity both inside the facility and beyond Wi-Fi coverage, including campus-wide, mobile, home-care and private 5G environments. As part of Zebra’s healthcare mobile computer family, the HC55 is purpose-built for frequent cleaning and disinfecting. Its disinfectant-ready housing uses advanced medical-grade plastics, and the supplied material states that the HC2X / HC5X family supports more than 30 wipes and disinfectants. A specially designed housing and USB-C port plug help reduce crevices where pathogens can accumulate, making the HC55 more suitable for healthcare use than a standard consumer smartphone. The HC55 is thin, pocketable and comfortable to carry throughout a shift. It measures 165 mm × 76.3 mm × 12.5 mm and weighs 242 g. The contoured surfaces and sculpted lower bumpers are designed to reduce pressure points and provide a secure grip for different hand sizes. This makes the device practical for nurses, physicians, clinical support staff, in-home caregivers, lab and pharmacy technicians, phlebotomists, paramedics, therapists and non-clinical healthcare workers. The device features a 6.0-inch Full HD+ edge-to-edge colour display with 1080 × 2160 resolution, 450 nits brightness and Corning Gorilla Glass. The large display area helps workers view healthcare applications, patient information, worklists, clinical data, notifications, images and workflow screens with less scrolling. The multi-mode capacitive touch panel supports both bare-finger and light-gloved input, which is important in clinical environments. Performance is based on a Qualcomm 5430 hex-core processor running at 2.1 GHz. The HC55 configuration listed in the source includes 8 GB RAM and 128 GB UFS Flash storage. A microSD slot supports expansion up to 2 TB. This positions the HC55 above the HC20 / HC25 models and makes it better suited to demanding healthcare applications, multimedia workflows, imaging-related tasks and larger enterprise deployments. The HC55 runs Android and includes Zebra enterprise capabilities. The device supports Secure Boot and Verified Boot, while Zebra’s enterprise Android tools help with deployment, security, management and optimisation. Zebra Zero Touch supports no-touch deployment, while LifeGuard for Android helps keep devices updated with security patches under enterprise control. The source states that HC50 / HC55 devices include Zebra DNA Enterprise integrated solutions preloaded and pre-licensed at no cost. The HC55 combines Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity. It supports WLAN, WPAN, WWAN and USB-C connectivity. In the supplied material, the HC25 and HC55 are positioned as ready for 5G and Private 5G clinical collaboration workflows using high-speed private and hybrid 5G systems. The HC55 supports 5G NR Sub-6, LTE / NR carrier aggregation, Gigabit LTE-A, VoLTE and private networking over LTE / 5G. The device supports one Nano SIM and one eSIM, except in China according to the supplied material. Wireless WAN frequency support varies by region, with separate bands listed for North America, Rest of World and China / Japan. GNSS support includes GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, dual-band GNSS, a-GPS and XTRA. This makes the HC55 relevant for mobile healthcare, in-home care, field-based clinical workflows and location-aware healthcare operations. Wireless LAN capability is also strong. The technical section lists IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2×2 MU-MIMO, tri-band operation across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz, dual band simultaneous support, IPv4 and IPv6. The source positions the HC50 with Wi-Fi 6E, and the HC55 belongs to the same HC5X higher-end platform, making Wi-Fi 6E one of the key wireless advantages of the HC55. Wireless security support includes WPA3 Enterprise, WPA3 Personal, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, WPA/WPA2 Personal, Enhanced Open and WEP modes. Fast roaming features include 802.11r Fast BSS Transition, PMK caching, Cisco CCKM and OKC. These features are important in healthcare environments where staff move between wards, departments, buildings, vehicles or patient locations while maintaining secure connectivity. The HC55 supports Bluetooth 5.2 with BLE beaconing and USB 3.1 through a bottom USB-C port. USB-C supports SuperSpeed host and client operation. NFC support includes ISO 14443 Type A and B, Mifare, FeliCa, ISO 15693 cards, NFC Forum tags, Host Card Emulation and contactless / value-added service capabilities listed in the source. Integrated barcode capture is a major HC55 advantage. The supplied footnote states that HC50 / HC55 models include the integrated SE4720 scan engine in North America, and that HC20 / HC25 / HC50 / HC55 models include the integrated SE4720 scan engine in Rest of World configurations. The SE4720 is a 1D / 2D scan engine with white illumination and a green LED aimer designed to be patient-friendly. The scanner is designed for scan-intensive healthcare workflows. Workers can capture barcodes on patient wristbands, medication vials, supplies, medical equipment, food trays and other healthcare items, including damaged or poorly printed barcodes. This supports medication administration, patient identification, specimen collection, supply chain visibility, medical equipment tracking, inventory workflows and Unique Device Identifier capture. The HC55 includes a 16 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera. The rear camera can support healthcare documentation workflows such as wound condition capture, facility rounding, equipment checks, care documentation and non-clinical reporting. The 5 MP front camera supports video collaboration and telehealth-style communication with physicians, pharmacists and other caregivers. Voice and communication capabilities are central to the HC55’s value. The device includes built-in microphones with AI noise suppression and stereo recording, dual speakers, vibration alert, Bluetooth wireless headset support and Zebra USB-C PTT headset support. The source also lists cellular circuit switch voice, HD voice, VoLTE EVS and VoIP including super-wideband audio. With Zebra Workcloud Communication services, the HC55 can support push-to-talk and PBX-style handset workflows. Workcloud Communication PTT Express supports simple push-to-talk over Wi-Fi, while PTT Pro enables instant push-to-talk over Wi-Fi and cellular. Workcloud Communication Enterprise Voice can allow HC2X / HC5X devices to act as fully featured and customisable PBX mobile handsets. These communication capabilities require the appropriate optional Zebra Workcloud Communication services. The HC55 includes a programmable red duress button with emergency dialler functionality. It can be configured to call a specific number or launch an application in emergency or duress situations. The activation sequence is designed to help prevent false alarms. The device includes dual dedicated scan buttons, a programmable button for PTT or other use and volume up / down buttons. Notifications include audible tone, multi-colour LEDs and vibration. Data entry is handled through the on-screen keypad. The HC55 uses a user-removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery with 3800 mAh / 14.63 Wh capacity. It supports PowerPrecision real-time battery metrics, fast charging and true hot swap. According to the supplied material, true hot swap is available on HC50 / HC55 and keeps the device fully functional for up to 60 seconds during battery changes. This helps prevent missed calls, missed notifications and data loss when changing batteries during a shift. The HC55 is ruggedised for healthcare environments. It operates from -10°C to +50°C and can be stored from -40°C to +70°C. Humidity tolerance is 5% to 95% non-condensing. Drop specification is multiple 1.25 m drops to tile over concrete across the operating temperature range according to MIL-STD-810H. Tumble specification is 500 tumbles from 0.5 m. Sealing is listed as IP68 and IP65 with battery according to applicable IEC sealing specifications. ESD protection is listed as ±15 kV air discharge, ±8 kV direct discharge and ±8 kV indirect discharge. The HC55 includes interactive sensor technology, including light sensor, magnetometer, motion sensor with gyro, proximity sensor and pressure sensor on selected SKUs. The exact availability of pressure sensing should be checked by SKU if required. The HC55 can be deployed as part of Zebra’s broader healthcare mobility ecosystem. Zebra Guardian can help optimise how devices are stored, accessed, tracked and managed. Guardian Cabinets can securely store and charge devices, Identity Guardian can streamline secure user access, and Device Guardian can help locate misplaced devices, even if the device is turned off or the battery is depleted, depending on solution availability. The HC55 also supports Workstation Connect workflows with a compatible Connect Cradle. When a larger screen, keyboard, mouse or printer is required, the device can be used to create a mobile-driven workstation at nurses’ stations, portable computers-on-wheels, ward hubs and similar healthcare work areas. Recommended services for HC50 / HC55 include Zebra OneCare Essential / Select, Zebra VisibilityIQ Foresight and Professional Services Video on Device. The standard hardware warranty in the supplied material is one year from the date of shipment, subject to Zebra’s warranty terms. Overall, the Zebra HC55 is the most complete healthcare mobile computer in the supplied HC2X / HC5X family. It combines the premium HC5X hardware platform with Wi-Fi 6E, cellular / 5G connectivity, integrated healthcare barcode scanning, front and rear cameras, true hot swap, Zebra DNA Enterprise and Zebra’s healthcare mobility ecosystem. It is the strongest choice when healthcare organisations need a disinfectant-ready Android device for both facility-based and mobile clinical workflows.

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